Thank you, as Josiah513 said you are my go to guy for knots. I'm an old guy new to climbing starting last year. Interestingly my favorite friction hitch is the michoacan which is not among the required hitches. Again, thank you for the outstanding tutorials.
Hey Bino! I meet you at MtSac back in 2023 with Jennifer, thank you for all the knowledge I have a interview with an agency this coming Tuesday. All these are great information you have provided us thank you!
This was a really interesting and fun video. A someone obsessed with knots, I have some thoughts, suggestions, opinions, ONE important CORRECTION for the ISA, and an impossible PROOF GLITCH. ***Personal Suggestions for Each Knot for Each Classification Coming From A Knot Addict, Tree Climber, and Friction Hitch Connoisseur*** Attaching hardware: Girth Hitch/Cow hitch (you can tie both at once and, no, I'm not kidding; they are the EXACT same knot, except a Girth hitch is loaded with both strands and a Cow hitch is loaded with one strand. Considering you have to hand the knot over to the instructor after you tie the knot, it is technically IMPOSSIBLE for the instructor to determine whether you've tied a Girth or Cow hitch without seeing if you're holding the affixed piece of hardware from one strand or both strands. Fun fact) So if you want to test your instructor, tell them it's one of the two and then ASK them how THEY knew you were correct. Because they can't possibly know without seeing how the hardware is being loaded...which they can't do if you've just handed over the knot and the hardware. Sure, a Cow hitch is usually tied with one strand versus in the bight like a Girth, but that isn't a FULLY defining characteristic. You can tie a Cow hitch in the bight as well, but they might fail you for doing so simply because the Cow hitch is so commonly tied with an end. Either way, if you are being judged on the resulting knot versus the tying method (which they MUST be), then it's simply impossible to tell the two apart without seeing how many strands the knot is being loaded from. Termination Knot: Poacher's Knot (AKA Double Fisherman's loop) I'm not sure why the screenshot of the requirements says that the "Double Fisherman BEND" is a termination knot. It 100% is NOT a termination knot, it is a bend AKA a knot that allows for the secure connection of two ropes. Someone wasn't paying attention when they wrote that. And someone who is paying attention is going to learn that knot for test day and fail...or at least they should fail. End-Line Rigging Termination Knot: Running bowline is most worthwhile to learn (but Clove hitch is by far the easiest you could possibly learn and takes a literal 2 seconds to tie even if you're new to knots) Midline Knot: Alpine Butterfly is one of the MOST USED knots in tree climbing (there are four main ways to tie an Alpine Butterfly, so take the time to investigate them all and find the method you prefer the most) Friction Hitch: If you climb MRS, then learn the Blake's. If you climb SRS, then learn a hitch that you enjoy that is tied using an eye to eye; the Distel hitch is by far the easiest to memorize (but it's also a terrible hitch that binds easily). The VT is also really easy, but you MUST remember to alternate the position of the legs as you form the braids or you won't pass (assuming the instructors are assessing it correctly).
I looked it up. It's one free retake. You can take the test as much as needed to pass in the 12 month window of cert. exam window or 6 months cert. eligibility period.
I've recently found a knot to go with the Girth & that is taking a bite of the tail & tucking it outside the bind & under the running leg inside the loop around the tree. A slippery half hitch but trapped by the load bearing leg. I know it's not an approved test knot but is there any reason to not use it for the same purpose?
Hey Bino you have Any tips for a newly certified arborist as far as ceu’s? Something that hasn’t been really clear to me in order to stay an arborist. Thanks
@@BinoH i don’t as taught double figure 8 on a bight when being tower certified for rescue training it’s a very strong fast to tie knot. The only downside is that it requires a carabiner unless you’re really good at tying them
Bino after my comma i can barely remember things i knew ..before ..example-- i tie running bowlines aplines daily but if you asked me to tie a bowline by itself i would struggle a minute
@@BinoH memory comes and goes used to be able to remember names numbers species of anything. Now I forget rite infront of people and customers..realy hard to deal with bevause later I remember and am ashamed because I already know ..but its like I go blank when asked
Bino is always my "go to" for learning my knots! Thanks!
Thank you!
Thank you, as Josiah513 said you are my go to guy for knots. I'm an old guy new to climbing starting last year. Interestingly my favorite friction hitch is the michoacan which is not among the required hitches. Again, thank you for the outstanding tutorials.
That is awesome!
Great video, Bino. Most climbers in my area don't know these knots.
That's a bummer these are all good solid knots to use.
Hey Bino!
I meet you at MtSac back in 2023 with Jennifer, thank you for all the knowledge I have a interview with an agency this coming Tuesday. All these are great information you have provided us thank you!
My pleasure! I hope it goes well. Take care!
This was a really interesting and fun video. A someone obsessed with knots, I have some thoughts, suggestions, opinions, ONE important CORRECTION for the ISA, and an impossible PROOF GLITCH.
***Personal Suggestions for Each Knot for Each Classification Coming From A Knot Addict, Tree Climber, and Friction Hitch Connoisseur***
Attaching hardware: Girth Hitch/Cow hitch (you can tie both at once and, no, I'm not kidding; they are the EXACT same knot, except a Girth hitch is loaded with both strands and a Cow hitch is loaded with one strand. Considering you have to hand the knot over to the instructor after you tie the knot, it is technically IMPOSSIBLE for the instructor to determine whether you've tied a Girth or Cow hitch without seeing if you're holding the affixed piece of hardware from one strand or both strands. Fun fact) So if you want to test your instructor, tell them it's one of the two and then ASK them how THEY knew you were correct. Because they can't possibly know without seeing how the hardware is being loaded...which they can't do if you've just handed over the knot and the hardware. Sure, a Cow hitch is usually tied with one strand versus in the bight like a Girth, but that isn't a FULLY defining characteristic. You can tie a Cow hitch in the bight as well, but they might fail you for doing so simply because the Cow hitch is so commonly tied with an end. Either way, if you are being judged on the resulting knot versus the tying method (which they MUST be), then it's simply impossible to tell the two apart without seeing how many strands the knot is being loaded from.
Termination Knot: Poacher's Knot (AKA Double Fisherman's loop) I'm not sure why the screenshot of the requirements says that the "Double Fisherman BEND" is a termination knot. It 100% is NOT a termination knot, it is a bend AKA a knot that allows for the secure connection of two ropes. Someone wasn't paying attention when they wrote that. And someone who is paying attention is going to learn that knot for test day and fail...or at least they should fail.
End-Line Rigging Termination Knot: Running bowline is most worthwhile to learn (but Clove hitch is by far the easiest you could possibly learn and takes a literal 2 seconds to tie even if you're new to knots)
Midline Knot: Alpine Butterfly is one of the MOST USED knots in tree climbing (there are four main ways to tie an Alpine Butterfly, so take the time to investigate them all and find the method you prefer the most)
Friction Hitch: If you climb MRS, then learn the Blake's. If you climb SRS, then learn a hitch that you enjoy that is tied using an eye to eye; the Distel hitch is by far the easiest to memorize (but it's also a terrible hitch that binds easily). The VT is also really easy, but you MUST remember to alternate the position of the legs as you form the braids or you won't pass (assuming the instructors are assessing it correctly).
I sure appreciate you Mr Bino...you my friend,are worth your weight in gold!
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That's awesome Bino! Thank you
My pleasure!
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Glad you think so!
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GREAT video......
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Really good information thank you
Glad it was helpful!
I looked it up. It's one free retake. You can take the test as much as needed to pass in the 12 month window of cert. exam window or 6 months cert. eligibility period.
Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Bino
You're welcome!
I've recently found a knot to go with the Girth & that is taking a bite of the tail & tucking it outside the bind & under the running leg inside the loop around the tree. A slippery half hitch but trapped by the load bearing leg. I know it's not an approved test knot but is there any reason to not use it for the same purpose?
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Great video Bino. Dumb question, but where can I find the material on what I need to know & study for the ISA test?
Check out the link in the description.
For the climbing portion, would you still be able to use something like a Knut on your lanyard, or have to use a VT, Distel etc?
It may vary in area but to be safe I would use the recognized knots.
Hey Bino you have Any tips for a newly certified arborist as far as ceu’s? Something that hasn’t been really clear to me in order to stay an arborist. Thanks
Yes you need 30 CEUs in a three year period. You can obtain them by going to ISA seminars. If you are a Isa member you can get some on online.
ISA books also have multiple choice sections that can be sent in for CEUs as well.
I could pass this test right now what else is on the the test
There is a multiple choice test on knowledge and a climb.
I prefer a double figure 8 on a bight to my Carabiner.
if your using carabiners you should use a cinching knot.
@@BinoH i don’t as taught double figure 8 on a bight when being tower certified for rescue training it’s a very strong fast to tie knot. The only downside is that it requires a carabiner unless you’re really good at tying them
Bino: is there a study guide for the multiple choice part of the test?
Check this out wwv.isa-arbor.com/store/product/4471/cid/43/
Bino after my comma i can barely remember things i knew ..before ..example-- i tie running bowlines aplines daily but if you asked me to tie a bowline by itself i would struggle a minute
Sorry to hear that's got to be tough!
@@BinoH memory comes and goes used to be able to remember names numbers species of anything. Now I forget rite infront of people and customers..realy hard to deal with bevause later I remember and am ashamed because I already know ..but its like I go blank when asked
who's ISA?
International Society of Arboriculture.