Over the years , I did not realize that just an extra wrap on a longer hitch cord was ok , I thought, I was tying it wrong. You showing the three raps , then 5 as you showed here in your video, really clears up my confusion. thanks for another excellent video !
I've been enjoying your videos. I recently made myself a 15 foot lanyard and your video was my "go to" for tying the knots. Very informative and useful information. Thanks
@ Urban Bushman. Bino's lanyard video was awesome. I made one myself and love it. Actucally get ready to make another one for a spare. He has lot of great videos and i follow him religiously. Keep up the great videos Bino!!!
I know you get this a lot, however thank you for the videos. You're helping people like myself learn low and slow as well as develop a climbing system that fits their gear and skill level. Your my number one resource for development as a climber. If there is anyway to pay you back, please let this community know. Thank you again.
Thank you that's great to hear! This career I'm in has been awesome and it's like a brotherhood we know how dangerous it can be so when we share information with each other we grow safer and we get bigger. The kind word you just shared is payment enough. Take care!
Great video Brother. I like how you made your own hitch cord. I like using a 24” because the end product is so compact and the Michoacán in general is such a reliable knot. My parents are also from Michoacán so that’s why I’m biased towards using this knot. Lol 😂 props brother and keep them coming🤙🏼✌️
Ohhh... Now , I know Michiocan knot ... I know a few Michiocan people who lives near by me and I always thought about mastering this. Because of it's name . Simple and Great . I like it. 👍👌
Excelente video amigo Bino , gracias por enseñar sus conocimientos con nosotros , se ve muy cómodo ese nudo para trabajar , intentaré usarlo , Jajaj 😅 , saludos desde 🫵🏻😎🇨🇱
My go to with a rope wrench. I do 5 wraps and spin it 180 degrees from how you run it. It seems to make it easier to pull slack after it’s been loaded and is more consistent. I like it better than a VT because there is very little sit back. Don’t forget you can also twist the legs of the Prusik to find the perfect grab.
Great channel man. I've learned a lot from you. You've got to be super strong, man. I'm 6' and 210lb and after a few hours of climbing, my shoulders and back are shot. I'm sure there's technique involved, too, but damn is this a work out.
Thank you I'm glad to hear that. True technique makes a big differnce. Strenth does help I'm 5'- 6" and 240 lbs lugging that load can make you strong. After a while you get used it and won't be so hard on your body. Take care!
When I use it for my setup I use a 24" cord. After I tie the Michoacan I rotate it 180 degrees (to its opposite side) and then connect it. I found this setup works best for my SRT system.
Bino, I’m newer to climbing and I have a buddy who has been playing around with one of my spare harness. My buddy is about your build, what saddle/harness do you like. He is currently looking at trying to figure out what he wants to buy. Really enjoy your videos and insight. Thanks for any help. Keep up the videos!!!
Hey Bino H, Quick shout-out and a question: Thank you for all the informative and very well done coverage of so many tree-related topics. You are an excellent instructor and I feel very confident adapting your shared experience and advice in my climbing efforts. Question: Michoacan is my new favorite hitch (thank you), tho I'm getting rope twist when descending on my Blue Moon-- any suggestions? Thank you
Thank you, One of my ropes 1/2" true blue would twist on me while decending. What would do is use my other hand to keep it straight when I would decend.
@@BinoH So better always carries second prusik will be necessary. As a many years arborist,what do you think of the advantages using Wrench rope & prusik. Is is because the prusik friction gives the climber more feeling of control? Sometimes we don’t need that kind of “smooth”on hardware , isn’t? Thx mate
It is nice to have mechanical hitches but never forget the climbing hitches in case of an emergency. It's a good idea if you're using SRS with a Basal anchor to have another backup SRS system with you unless someone nearby can send you something.@@五月爸爸在澳洲
Hi Bino, I would like to know if "Knute" or "Knut" Hitch, is as good as the one you show us here. I will appreciate you comments about my question. Thank you for your informative videos.
Yes it is as good as the Michocan but it is more your choice on the way it feels to you. I also made a video on the Knut where I talk about my feeling on it. I f you haven't seen it you should check it out. It may give you more insight on it. Take care!
Hey Bino what harness are you using??? Can u do a harness video?? In the market for a new harness and have a few picked but I really like the harness you use!!! Really like the three separate attachments points!!!
@@BinoH thank u for getting back to me Bino. That helps out a lot!! I watch all your videos and I must have missed that one. I'll go back and check thank you again Bino!!!
I'm not sure what you are asking on the first question, are you asking about diameter or distance of line. The second question you can use it with out a carabiner but it does not work very well it turns it into a two hand operation.
@@BinoH What was the length before the fisherman termination knots? Also do you know a good place to get the cord and what would I ask for? Most places are expensive and if you don't know what to ask for it's bucks down the drain. Thanks for your vid's greatly appreciated and educational.
Hi Bino. I've never climbed before. going to try soon. I have some rope eye to eye prusik and a pulley coming. I see you have a lot of different hitch videos. Are climbers supposed to know all the hitches? Are different hitches better for different ropes? Or is the idea once you find a hitch you like just stick with it? I plan to go 'low and slow' as you say. no more than 15 feet off the ground. Thanks for all your content.
It's a good idea to learn the Blakes hitch or the Taught Line hitch and when you get to prusik cords find the one you like most. Also when it comes to prusik cords figure out the length you like. You're welcome be safe. Take care!
@@BinoH Thanks Bino. Just got my rope today and played in the basement. Got the blake's hitch going and then I did this Michoacan. They both worked surprisingly well. I think I underestimated the force required to shimmy up a rope though. boy that's a workout. Might play around with the Distel and schwabisch now.
@@brandonswan9247 Bino taught me the Michoacon after I was using the Blake's doing MRS. I now have 2 systems I trust that r proven. The Blake's on a 5 foot split-tail which is an open system. My other climbing line I use the DMM Hitchclimber Eccentric with a 5 wrap Michoacon. The split-tail system involves only 1 carabiner with the Blake's on the split-tail to my right. I then attach the tail end of my split-tail to a prusik that I have on my left side. Self tending all the way up & all I do is pull from the right & the system makes it easy to ascend very nicely up the 🌳. I do need to lengthen my adjustable bridge when I'm using the Hitchclimber. It's hard to beat the ease of use with both but if the bridge is too short on the Hitchclimber you ascend about 6" less on every pull going up. Take care & be safe.
I always thought prostate chords had to had sewn eyes. But I see that you did a knot. I didn't know you could do that. Where do you get prussik cord like that? Can you buy it on Amazon? Cuz I assume that's way more economical?
Hello, yes you can use termination knots on Prusik cords. You can buy the cord in spools but you might not save too much money if you buy enough for one because may need about five inches for each knot. I wouldn't buy from amazon. It would be better to buy from an Arborist supply near you.
I'm 240 and I use 4 wraps with a 24" cord and it's very dependable. If I use a 30" cord I use 5 wraps because if I use 4 it's not as grippy for me. I feel like the cord length has a lot to do with it. Also the diameter type of cords and even the way a person handles the rope.
I can't figure out why you would need 2 additional wraps with a 30" cord. Obviously there is something going on here that I'm missing. Logic tells me more wrap equals more surface friction. If 3 wraps with a 24" cord holds then how does 3 wraps with a 30" slip?
Over the years , I did not realize that just an extra wrap on a longer hitch cord was ok , I thought, I was tying it wrong. You showing the three raps , then 5 as you showed here in your video, really clears up my confusion. thanks for another excellent video !
Thank you!
The more wraps the more friction
I've been enjoying your videos. I recently made myself a 15 foot lanyard and your video was my "go to" for tying the knots. Very informative and useful information. Thanks
Thank you!
@ Urban Bushman. Bino's lanyard video was awesome. I made one myself and love it. Actucally get ready to make another one for a spare. He has lot of great videos and i follow him religiously. Keep up the great videos Bino!!!
😊
You're a wonderful instructor! Thank you for your no nonsense approach to teaching. Keep it up and wish you a blessed and safe day!
I appreciate that!
I know you get this a lot, however thank you for the videos. You're helping people like myself learn low and slow as well as develop a climbing system that fits their gear and skill level. Your my number one resource for development as a climber. If there is anyway to pay you back, please let this community know. Thank you again.
Thank you that's great to hear! This career I'm in has been awesome and it's like a brotherhood we know how dangerous it can be so when we share information with each other we grow safer and we get bigger. The kind word you just shared is payment enough. Take care!
@@BinoH True class. Take care as well!!
@@ZFit82 thank you
Great video Brother. I like how you made your own hitch cord. I like using a 24” because the end product is so compact and the Michoacán in general is such a reliable knot. My parents are also from Michoacán so that’s why I’m biased towards using this knot. Lol 😂 props brother and keep them coming🤙🏼✌️
I also like how compact it is with a 24" cord. Thank you!
Hi Bino, You do a really nice job of teaching. I trust what I learn from you. Good job. George.
Glad to hear that. Take care!
Ohhh... Now , I know Michiocan knot ... I know a few Michiocan people who lives near by me and I always thought about mastering this. Because of it's name .
Simple and Great . I like it. 👍👌
Nice, Good to hear. Take care!
Thank you for explaining everything so clearly and making it “simple”!!! 🤩
You're welcome!
Excelente video amigo Bino , gracias por enseñar sus conocimientos con nosotros , se ve muy cómodo ese nudo para trabajar , intentaré usarlo , Jajaj 😅 , saludos desde 🫵🏻😎🇨🇱
I'm sure you'll like. Thank you and take care!
I like the fact that it's very little sit back and doesn't tighten up keep up the good videos Dan from Connecticut
What kind of saddle are you using im learning srt.im old school climbing with spurs for 30 plus yrs .im looking for a new saddle right now
Thank you I will!
I'm using a Bukingham master 5.0
As an old newbie, your videos are always easy to understand. Thanks!
Glad to help, Thank you!
Thanks for the video Bino! When I finally get some rope and a prusik in my hand, it's guaranteed I'll be watching a few times more.
Thank you!
I follow you on TikTok as well! Great video.
Thank you
My go to with a rope wrench. I do 5 wraps and spin it 180 degrees from how you run it. It seems to make it easier to pull slack after it’s been loaded and is more consistent. I like it better than a VT because there is very little sit back. Don’t forget you can also twist the legs of the Prusik to find the perfect grab.
That's a good point about twisting the legs. Those small adjustments can really make a big difference on how a climbing hitch moves.
Thanx for the videos bro.. Good work
Glad you like them!
Great channel man. I've learned a lot from you. You've got to be super strong, man. I'm 6' and 210lb and after a few hours of climbing, my shoulders and back are shot. I'm sure there's technique involved, too, but damn is this a work out.
Thank you I'm glad to hear that. True technique makes a big differnce. Strenth does help I'm 5'- 6" and 240 lbs lugging that load can make you strong. After a while you get used it and won't be so hard on your body. Take care!
Use a diy foot loop Erik, it helps you to ascend or you can even get a foot ascender device
Your videos are awesome, they're easy to learn from. Do you tree climb as a profession or a hobby.
I have been in tree care for 30+ years now. Thank you!
My Michoacan is a three over two. Seems to be the only way it'll work consistently with my SRT set up. DRT, Blake's Hitch is still my go to.
When I use it for my setup I use a 24" cord. After I tie the Michoacan I rotate it 180 degrees (to its opposite side) and then connect it. I found this setup works best for my SRT system.
Bino, I’m newer to climbing and I have a buddy who has been playing around with one of my spare harness. My buddy is about your build, what saddle/harness do you like. He is currently looking at trying to figure out what he wants to buy. Really enjoy your videos and insight. Thanks for any help. Keep up the videos!!!
The saddle I have is a Buckingham Master 5.0 . Thank you!
I'm 330 lbs and just purchased A Buckingham ergo pro. Also, A friend of mine who is husky got the Buckingham revocation. Great saddles for big guys...
Great stuff as usual !
Thank you!
@@BinoH You’re welcome! Please keep posting videos.
Nicely put together vifeo
Thank you!
Awesome, Thanks again,
You're welcome!
Hi bino .your videos are great I have learned a lot.....now question..what's the best hitch for srt .without a chicane.
The one that I like is the Michoacan with a Rope Wrench. Thank you!
Hey Bino H,
Quick shout-out and a question:
Thank you for all the informative and very well done coverage of so many tree-related topics. You are an excellent instructor and I feel very confident adapting your shared experience and advice in my climbing efforts.
Question: Michoacan is my new favorite hitch (thank you), tho I'm getting rope twist when descending on my Blue Moon-- any suggestions?
Thank you
Thank you, One of my ropes 1/2" true blue would twist on me while decending. What would do is use my other hand to keep it straight when I would decend.
Pretty good Sir Bino
Thank you!
i usually climb on a distel i never heard this knot so i look it up nice
Thank you I think it's a very nice hitch to use.
The prusik will burn the rope compared with such as zigzag hardware,so it is the downside of this setup ? Thx
True a down side to the Zigzag is that after time it can creep on you. What will you do when that happens?
@@BinoH So better always carries second prusik will be necessary. As a many years arborist,what do you think of the advantages using Wrench rope & prusik. Is is because the prusik friction gives the climber more feeling of control? Sometimes we don’t need that kind of “smooth”on hardware , isn’t? Thx mate
It is nice to have mechanical hitches but never forget the climbing hitches in case of an emergency. It's a good idea if you're using SRS with a Basal anchor to have another backup SRS system with you unless someone nearby can send you something.@@五月爸爸在澳洲
@@BinoH Yes, true. Hope see some videos on backup SRT .thx
Hi Bino, I would like to know if "Knute" or "Knut" Hitch, is as good as the one you show us here.
I will appreciate you comments about my question.
Thank you for your informative videos.
Yes it is as good as the Michocan but it is more your choice on the way it feels to you. I also made a video on the Knut where I talk about my feeling on it. I f you haven't seen it you should check it out. It may give you more insight on it. Take care!
Thanks Bino. I'd probably be climbing with a utility rope around my waist and the other end tied to a truck if it wasn't for stuff you demonstrate.
Thank you!
Hey Bino what harness are you using??? Can u do a harness video?? In the market for a new harness and have a few picked but I really like the harness you use!!! Really like the three separate attachments points!!!
Yes I made a video on it. Title is Buckingham 5.0. Hope this helps.
@@BinoH thank u for getting back to me Bino. That helps out a lot!! I watch all your videos and I must have missed that one. I'll go back and check thank you again Bino!!!
@@michaelfobian767 You're welcome!
Thank you! 2 questions:
1- what ratio should be used between main rope and knot rope?
2- can you use it without the pulley?
I'm not sure what you are asking on the first question, are you asking about diameter or distance of line. The second question you can use it with out a carabiner but it does not work very well it turns it into a two hand operation.
For this setup what diameter and length prusik cord should I buy to use on my Yale XTC 1/2" diameter climbing rope?
On this set up I'm using 11.5 mm line and my prussik is 8mm and 24".
@@BinoH thanks Bino
@@BinoH What was the length before the fisherman termination knots? Also do you know a good place to get the cord and what would I ask for? Most places are expensive and if you don't know what to ask for it's bucks down the drain. Thanks for your vid's greatly appreciated and educational.
hello Bino. I want to know what is the length of the presuik
The Shorter one in the video is a 24" that's the size I like and the longer one is a 30" cord.
Very good bro but long tree we can’t do I thing so tired
Bino h your very nice w the climbing
Thank you!
My knot gets too tight to pull down to descend when i add my weight. Is the main line supposed to be thicker or thinner than the knot line?
Or would the type of rope being used be the issue??
this might help. ua-cam.com/video/51ZIwvRQ2GI/v-deo.html
that is possible also length and diameter.
Thank you
Welcome!
Hi Bino. I've never climbed before. going to try soon. I have some rope eye to eye prusik and a pulley coming. I see you have a lot of different hitch videos. Are climbers supposed to know all the hitches? Are different hitches better for different ropes? Or is the idea once you find a hitch you like just stick with it? I plan to go 'low and slow' as you say. no more than 15 feet off the ground. Thanks for all your content.
It's a good idea to learn the Blakes hitch or the Taught Line hitch and when you get to prusik cords find the one you like most. Also when it comes to prusik cords figure out the length you like. You're welcome be safe. Take care!
@@BinoH Thanks Bino. Just got my rope today and played in the basement. Got the blake's hitch going and then I did this Michoacan. They both worked surprisingly well. I think I underestimated the force required to shimmy up a rope though. boy that's a workout. Might play around with the Distel and schwabisch now.
@@brandonswan9247 Bino taught me the Michoacon after I was using the Blake's doing MRS. I now have 2 systems I trust that r proven. The Blake's on a 5 foot split-tail which is an open system. My other climbing line I use the DMM Hitchclimber Eccentric with a 5 wrap Michoacon. The split-tail system involves only 1 carabiner with the Blake's on the split-tail to my right. I then attach the tail end of my split-tail to a prusik that I have on my left side. Self tending all the way up & all I do is pull from the right & the system makes it easy to ascend very nicely up the 🌳. I do need to lengthen my adjustable bridge when I'm using the Hitchclimber. It's hard to beat the ease of use with both but if the bridge is too short on the Hitchclimber you ascend about 6" less on every pull going up. Take care & be safe.
Thanx for the vid! Is that 24" eye to eye?
Could be. But it looks like he used two different sizes.
@@chtclimbing1/2" & 7/16" kinda looks like???
Yes the Spliced Eye is 24" and the one with the termination knots is a 30" both 8mm
I always thought prostate chords had to had sewn eyes. But I see that you did a knot. I didn't know you could do that. Where do you get prussik cord like that? Can you buy it on Amazon? Cuz I assume that's way more economical?
Hello, yes you can use termination knots on Prusik cords. You can buy the cord in spools but you might not save too much money if you buy enough for one because may need about five inches for each knot. I wouldn't buy from amazon. It would be better to buy from an Arborist supply near you.
The good prussic cord is expensive, at least in part because it can handle heat/friction when being used. Some items, best to buy top quality.
Is this any better than the distel hitch ?
Its quite similar in design .
Yes it is a lot better for me.
Dose it work the same way on 24 strand rope
Yes it has for me.
Michoacán a from Michoacán hy bino from Michoacán México You are gret thicher
Thank you!
Is that a 24mm hitch cord?
In this video I used 8mm HRC cord and two lengths one was 24 inch (spliced eye cord) and one was 30 inch ( the cord with termination knots).
@@BinoH thanks for the respond means and helps alot
@@Leoga_91 you're welcome!
I think tree stuff has a 24 inch armor prus cord. Gonna have to get one of those.
4 wraps have never work for me it slips, do im doing something wrong?
How long is your cord?
@@BinoH 23 inches
@@Leoga_91 What cord are you using and rope and what system MRS or SRS?
@@BinoH on srt
@@Leoga_91 what cord and rope?
The best
Thank you!
Why are both ends of your climb line so far apart?
When I climb MRS I like having them apart. It's more comfortable for me.
im a lighter climber, about 130, I cant say definitively that less raps for less weight is better on this or a blakes hitch. what are your thoughts?
I'm 240 and I use 4 wraps with a 24" cord and it's very dependable. If I use a 30" cord I use 5 wraps because if I use 4 it's not as grippy for me. I feel like the cord length has a lot to do with it. Also the diameter type of cords and even the way a person handles the rope.
I can't figure out why you would need 2 additional wraps with a 30" cord. Obviously there is something going on here that I'm missing. Logic tells me more wrap equals more surface friction. If 3 wraps with a 24" cord holds then how does 3 wraps with a 30" slip?
What happens when it gets sapped up?
It depends on how much sap but it can get jammed up.
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Thank you!
This guy is a bad-ass from hell 😁👍