ONE STICK CLIMBING - How to Tie the SCAFFOLD KNOT CORRECTLY avoiding potential injury!

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  • @sheabourne9428
    @sheabourne9428 Рік тому +1

    Appreciate you putting out info like this man. No telling how many lives you might save with a video like this 👍🏼

  • @grahamluscombememories9897
    @grahamluscombememories9897 2 місяці тому

    Nice video - much better than several others that I have seen!!

  • @chrisfavorin1107
    @chrisfavorin1107 2 роки тому

    Like your content. I too am a central Pa hunter and I am just getting into saddle hunting. I recently purchased a used rappel setup off line and it came with an odd knot. I removed it and placed a 3 wrap scaffold knot on it by watching your video. Very informative! Thanks. Feel safer in the tree!

    • @platinumpursuitoutdoors
      @platinumpursuitoutdoors  2 роки тому

      Nice man! Anytime you need anything let me know. I have a ton of stuff that you could try

  • @TopoftheLineTraining
    @TopoftheLineTraining 2 роки тому

    Hey thanks for the demo!
    Great video and great safety awareness!!!
    I have 21 yrs military and 18 law enforcement
    Saddle hunter for about 6 years now, just getting into one sticking this year.
    So been dealing with knots, and safety for a long time!
    Again great demo!!!
    Thanks and good luck this season!
    Stagg’s in the wild great channel!

  • @madhuntsadventures
    @madhuntsadventures 2 роки тому

    Thanks, Aaron, for sharing all the safety concerns and video links as well as the correct way to tie the scaffold knot. Much appreciated.

  • @EssentialOutdoors
    @EssentialOutdoors Місяць тому

    I appreciate your content. For this knot, I would leave a longer tag end in order to tie a figure 8 or overhand knot as a stopper knot. If the main knot slips the stopper will back up to the main and stop it from coming out. This does not change the fact you need to tie the scaffold knot correctly, it is another level of safety. Hunting is fun, Going home to family is Funner!!

    • @platinumpursuitoutdoors
      @platinumpursuitoutdoors  Місяць тому

      @@EssentialOutdoors thanks for stopping in and good luck!! I think this is what too many people misunderstand about this knot. Watch the videos that I posted of professional climbers tying it. Because the main line is what’s pulling on itself there’s no need for the back up. Figure 8 or stop or not. The tail end does not move at all. When this knot is tied correctly, you cannot pull the tail end thru. They even test this on the videos that I posted in the description.

  • @08CC01
    @08CC01 Рік тому

    Thanks for the video. Tied the scaffold onto my rappel rope. Hope to get to use my one stick before hunting season is out. Need to practice first.

  • @barkingspider2007
    @barkingspider2007 2 роки тому

    Hey, Just setup my rapelling line for one sticking. Used your video to tie my Scaffold knot with 3 wraps. Thank you for helping to keep us safe. : ) 😃👍

  • @wwg1wga552
    @wwg1wga552 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you for putting this video out there!!!!

  • @scottf3553
    @scottf3553 2 роки тому

    this is the first video of yours that I watched and I subscribed based on the way you were very thorough on this scaffold knot. Excellent job !! I get unnerved when people glaze over the detials especially when your safety/life is kind of dependent on it !!

  • @ToddCBrown
    @ToddCBrown Рік тому

    Thank you. Well done straight forward explaination.

  • @rodger603
    @rodger603 2 роки тому

    I've worked as a arborist on and off for 20 years and getting into saddle hunting now and seeing some many guys doing it I'm surprised more guys don't get hurt or killed.
    Good looking out! We learned our knots until we could do them blindfolded. I'd advise everyone to do the same. Lots of tree guys have died from leaning on a un safe knot!

    • @platinumpursuitoutdoors
      @platinumpursuitoutdoors  2 роки тому +1

      Yes sir! I have a wife and three kids to come home to! Thanks for checking in!

  • @talljohn6559
    @talljohn6559 2 роки тому

    Thanks for sharing this information. Every hunter's main objective should be safety for themselves as well as other hunters.

  • @lavecchiabalogh9284
    @lavecchiabalogh9284 2 роки тому +2

    The comment below about a “stopper knot” on the tail end is 100 pct correct. I’m an experienced tci certified arborist and was taught on ANY climbing knot having a tail end in your climbing system (Prussik, Blake’s, scaffold, bowline, 8, etc) a simple overhand knot on the tail end will always prevent that tail end from pulling through. You may lose the function of the knot when it slides and the overhand catches…BUT…you’re still tied in and alive!!

    • @platinumpursuitoutdoors
      @platinumpursuitoutdoors  2 роки тому +1

      Are you referring to the tail end of the actual scaffold knot or the tail end of the rope itself? I am all about safety!

    • @StealthTRD
      @StealthTRD 2 роки тому

      @@platinumpursuitoutdoors yea the tail end of that knot u tied in this video..they are sayin u should leave a longer tail end hanging out an make a backup knot in that tail

    • @platinumpursuitoutdoors
      @platinumpursuitoutdoors  2 роки тому +1

      I get the idea but it’s Unnecessary. I referenced two or three professional arborist videos in my description and none of them tied it back up not. The one that tested the knot tested it at extreme weights I believe 18 KN before the knot failed. I believe tying a back up not on that is unnecessary.

    • @StealthTRD
      @StealthTRD 2 роки тому

      @@platinumpursuitoutdoors oh ok yes sir..I just didn't know if u understood what they were referring too.
      I got a latitude method 2 xl and EW ultimate one stick..be my first year huntin out of one..I'm still learning about it..I have the madrock but I thought it was only for descending and so I bought a Kong duck too lol..it was a tad confusing at first but it sure is lighter than that summit titan I pack around public land for miles lol..bow season starts Saturday. I'm pumped

    • @platinumpursuitoutdoors
      @platinumpursuitoutdoors  2 роки тому +1

      Nice man! That’s exciting! Good luck to you this year. If there’s anything you need help with let me know!

  • @doncook3584
    @doncook3584 3 роки тому +1

    I am new to saddle and saw the “don’t kill your self “ video. Scary and all viewers should practice at ground level until proficient. My neighbors probably think I’m off my rocker but I subscribe to the school that asks‘what’s the worst thing that could happen “

  • @Owen4it
    @Owen4it 3 роки тому

    Great direction and explanation of this knot!

  • @johnnythornton624
    @johnnythornton624 3 роки тому

    You are an outstanding instructor.

  • @bradmiller8361
    @bradmiller8361 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the video. I like 3 wraps too. But just a bit longer tail. 4 to 5 inches. Good luck this season!

    • @platinumpursuitoutdoors
      @platinumpursuitoutdoors  2 роки тому +1

      Good luck as well!

    • @platinumpursuitoutdoors
      @platinumpursuitoutdoors  2 роки тому +1

      I just got a back up set in and actually retired this one with a slightly longer tail although I haven’t had zero problems with the current one I’m using.

  • @ericball1031
    @ericball1031 2 роки тому

    Great discretion, thank you!

  • @binzhang9960
    @binzhang9960 2 роки тому

    Thank you very much for your clear explanation and demonstrations. Appreciate it!

  • @lancerudy9934
    @lancerudy9934 Рік тому

    Great video ❤😊

  • @BDalez11
    @BDalez11 8 місяців тому

    Awesome video, thank you !

  • @bobbmonty
    @bobbmonty 3 роки тому +11

    you should also always have a back up knot. the tail on the end of those knots are way too short, at least a hand length and better if you have a significant tail and then tie an extra knot

    • @platinumpursuitoutdoors
      @platinumpursuitoutdoors  3 роки тому

      Are you referring to the tale end of the scaffold knot? If so, in all my research of that knot I have never seen anyone do that. Even the videos I linked in the description, they don’t do that.

    • @bobbmonty
      @bobbmonty 3 роки тому +3

      They should. As an ex rock climber you always put redundancy into the system, always. If anything should fail, you’ll always have a back up

    • @platinumpursuitoutdoors
      @platinumpursuitoutdoors  3 роки тому

      I’m just trying to make sure I understand what you were saying. These companies I reference specializes in arborist and also rock climbing. You can go to the links that I put in the description. Without that back up knot these scaffold knots break at extreme weights.

    • @camerongingras9150
      @camerongingras9150 2 роки тому +2

      @@platinumpursuitoutdoors I think what Bob M is saying is that it is common practice in the climbing community to add a stopper on the tag end as an added security feature. It’s unlikely that a properly tied knot will come undone under load, but a stopper knot is cheap easy security to help prevent that from happening. Very common in climbing.

    • @platinumpursuitoutdoors
      @platinumpursuitoutdoors  2 роки тому +1

      I agree, and I am all for safe practices, but with this knot its completely unnecessary.. good luck to all of you guys!

  • @kccox5479
    @kccox5479 3 роки тому +1

    Just a thought. Could also add knot on tag end for it doesn't slip through just incase.

    • @platinumpursuitoutdoors
      @platinumpursuitoutdoors  3 роки тому

      Yeah there are some who have. I trust the knot. Watch the videos in the description. The know holds at crazy weight!

  • @michiganoutdooraddiction4543
    @michiganoutdooraddiction4543 2 роки тому

    Aaron if someone wanted could they tie a stopper knot at the end of the tail knot for added safety ? Thanks !

    • @platinumpursuitoutdoors
      @platinumpursuitoutdoors  2 роки тому +1

      You definitely could leave yourself a long enough tail to do so, however, I would encourage you to look at the videos. I posted in the description. The beauty about this is knot is all of the weight is pulling on the main line, not the tail. It’s virtually impossible to slip.

    • @michiganoutdooraddiction4543
      @michiganoutdooraddiction4543 2 роки тому

      @@platinumpursuitoutdoors you are absolutely correct 👍. I should of watched those videos before commenting. Those video were very helpful. Thanks again !

    • @platinumpursuitoutdoors
      @platinumpursuitoutdoors  2 роки тому

      Hey no worries. I only reference to videos so that you could watch some slow motion demos of how that knot actually works. Thank you for asking the questions.

  • @MartinRosendahl
    @MartinRosendahl 2 роки тому

    Good close up demonstration, thank you!
    Would you consider leaving the tag end long and tying in a stopper knot just for cheap insurance?

    • @platinumpursuitoutdoors
      @platinumpursuitoutdoors  2 роки тому +1

      I would not put a stopper knot. It is unnecessary. When you understand how this particular knot works, it’s impossible to pull through itself before it breaks the rope.

  • @alexboael25
    @alexboael25 2 роки тому

    Thanks 💯

  • @xarrow81
    @xarrow81 3 роки тому

    Brother, thank you!
    Been looking 4 a video I can trust!!

    • @platinumpursuitoutdoors
      @platinumpursuitoutdoors  3 роки тому +1

      Yeppers! Make sure you reference all of the vids in the description, too!

    • @xarrow81
      @xarrow81 3 роки тому

      @@platinumpursuitoutdoors Yes Sir 👍

  • @gregbrightman1205
    @gregbrightman1205 2 роки тому +1

    OMG! when did they change the name of a double fishermans knot?

  • @4613olive
    @4613olive 2 роки тому

    I use use a figure eight knot and was wondering if that has a drawback for saddle hunting.

  • @clint4237
    @clint4237 9 місяців тому

    FYI, the scaffold knot is always 3 wraps. A two wrap is a poachers knot. Good video. In addition, the scaffold knot is a slip knot, which you didn't mention, and that is an important part of inspecting it for safety.

  • @smau990
    @smau990 Рік тому +1

    Should be mentioned not every knot becomes more safe by adding wraps. Prime case using fig 8 as EDK, EDK rolls maximum of 3 times so with long tails it’s safe. Fig 8 will roll at lower weight and continues to do so indefinitely. To make a bight, fig 8 is much safer. In this case, the breaking strength of scaffold knot is determined by radius of the quick link, adding the thrid wrap doesn’t increase safety at all.

  • @nicod1886
    @nicod1886 3 роки тому

    Nice 👍

  • @vincent2662
    @vincent2662 3 роки тому

    Great video!

  • @hunteredisoniii8887
    @hunteredisoniii8887 2 роки тому

    Can u give us a link to the quick link and what size you use . Pls

  • @bassamaticfpv4354
    @bassamaticfpv4354 3 роки тому

    Still liking your shikar mini? I’m waiting on mine hope it isn’t much longer our opener is Sat

    • @platinumpursuitoutdoors
      @platinumpursuitoutdoors  3 роки тому +1

      I am, I can get 7’ on my first climb and after 3 moves my feet will be at 18’
      I like the pack ability of the stick.

  • @jowhi9296
    @jowhi9296 2 роки тому

    What's the best size quick link to get? I see there are a bunch of diff sizes. Thanks

    • @platinumpursuitoutdoors
      @platinumpursuitoutdoors  2 роки тому

      I just get mine from Eastern Woods Outdoors. He offers the triangle and Oval. I would get the Triangle one.

  • @ImKillerGonads
    @ImKillerGonads 2 роки тому

    I'm a novice as far as the whole knot tying thing is concerned. Is this scaffold knot essentially a barrel knot on a bight? It appears to be very similar.

    • @platinumpursuitoutdoors
      @platinumpursuitoutdoors  2 роки тому +2

      I am a novice too! Lol. I would have to look that knot up which tells you how much of novice I am. I only know it by the name, scaffold knot.

  • @stevenlake3173
    @stevenlake3173 3 роки тому

    Do you have a review on the sidewinder saddle that’s behind you?

  • @tommaj5657
    @tommaj5657 2 роки тому

    Just getting into repelling for hunting, but I can’t really understand why everyone has a knot connected to a quick link, instead of just creating a permanent loop with a figure-8 knot and running the working end through it to creat a ‘rope only’ slipknot on the tree. Is there something I’m missing as to the value added from the knot-to-quick link ?

    • @platinumpursuitoutdoors
      @platinumpursuitoutdoors  2 роки тому

      Yes, if you did it, the way you are talking, you would then have to pull 40 feet of rope through the figure 8 loop. With the quick link, you can keep everything rolled up in your pouch, and simply wrap it around the tree, and feed the rope through the link.

    • @tommaj5657
      @tommaj5657 2 роки тому

      @@platinumpursuitoutdoors cool, totally agree and understand. Thanks for the reply

    • @platinumpursuitoutdoors
      @platinumpursuitoutdoors  2 роки тому

      Yeppers

  • @jasonscott5043
    @jasonscott5043 Рік тому

    Platinum, you are the only one saying this knot doesn’t need a longer tail….
    There are professionally trained people saying your tails are too short.

    • @platinumpursuitoutdoors
      @platinumpursuitoutdoors  Рік тому

      What I’m trying to get people to do is go into the videos I referenced in the description which gives the educational portion.
      When this knot it tied properly, the “load strand” or the “main line” it what moves NOT the tail.
      That tail cannot “slip thru”. A few people have said that they tie a stopper not for redundancy and that’s perfectly OK, but again the tail does not move. In the video they test this not up to 18.2 5 KN and a tail does not move.. we don’t even come close to that at 200 pounds.
      The whole purpose for me of the video was to just help the community know that there is a right way to tie this knot and a wrong way. If a person wants to add a 6 inch tail, which is typical for let’s say your figure 8 I’m good with all of that.
      Some of my comments are only pointing out that this is knot is not like your typical knot because the load strand or the main line is, what’s moving, not the tail.
      I am 100% for safety! That was the whole purpose of the video. Hopefully that helps. Thx for stopping in and chatting!

    • @platinumpursuitoutdoors
      @platinumpursuitoutdoors  Рік тому

      Also, if you watch those reference videos, one of the professional, arborist and companies that doing this particular knot only uses the tail at the width of their hand, which is about 4 inches.
      I put four videos in the description that people who watch this video can reference and go back and learn the proper way, and make the safety decisions accordingly.

  • @bassamaticfpv4354
    @bassamaticfpv4354 3 роки тому

    I’m new to saddles n such but can you add a few inches and put a stopper knot on the tag end?

    • @platinumpursuitoutdoors
      @platinumpursuitoutdoors  3 роки тому +1

      You could if you want, but it’s unnecessary. If you tie it the proper way the only movement you have is on the main line and it cinches down onto your quick link. The tail does not move.

    • @JH-ii4xi
      @JH-ii4xi 3 роки тому

      I personally add a stopper knot on every rope I have. Its a quick and easy step to provide an extra layer of insurance. If your new to saddle hunting and aren’t familiar with terminal knots then I recommend to practice practice practice and also use stopper knots. Remember: you never know what can happen so always inspect your equipment before use. When you climb your safety, comfort, and piece of mind resides in your hands. Take it from someone who has fallen. Stopper knots are still a good idea even on properly tied terminal knots. God Bless.

    • @platinumpursuitoutdoors
      @platinumpursuitoutdoors  3 роки тому

      Saftey is KEY!! Thx for the input

  • @whitetailgaming270
    @whitetailgaming270 5 місяців тому

    Sewed loop or scaffold knot better?

  • @mrt4177
    @mrt4177 2 роки тому

    Why not use a loop back figure 8? Any specific reason?

    • @platinumpursuitoutdoors
      @platinumpursuitoutdoors  2 роки тому

      The figure 8 is a strong knot also. I believe they test it in one of the videos that I posted in the description.

    • @mrt4177
      @mrt4177 2 роки тому

      @@platinumpursuitoutdoors awesome, I’ll check that out. Thanks!

  • @jamieyarbrough5229
    @jamieyarbrough5229 2 роки тому

    I am just getting into saddle hunting this year an I too wanna do the single stick climbing. But I’m not sure what gear I need with my saddle like what repel rope an what carabiners I need . Can you give me some info?

    • @platinumpursuitoutdoors
      @platinumpursuitoutdoors  2 роки тому

      Easternwoodsoutdoors.com has a lot of the stuff you need if not all. They sell complete kits. If you get on there you should be able to kind of identify exactly what you personally want and need

    • @StealthTRD
      @StealthTRD 2 роки тому

      Get a Kong ascender..

  • @joefran619
    @joefran619 Рік тому

    As a beginner I will leave a foot tail end and finish with a square knot!

  • @brandonsemon9505
    @brandonsemon9505 3 роки тому

    How do you position the delta quick link on the knot before you tighten it? I just don't want the link to be on there wrong. Thanks!

    • @platinumpursuitoutdoors
      @platinumpursuitoutdoors  3 роки тому

      I just put it on how I showed it in the video. You can still slide it to one end or the other if you need to even after it’s tightened. Let me know if that helps and if I understood your question right.

    • @brandonsemon9505
      @brandonsemon9505 3 роки тому

      @@platinumpursuitoutdoors I believe you've answered my questions. I wasn't sure if it belonged in one corner of the device over another, or maybe it doesn't matter.

    • @platinumpursuitoutdoors
      @platinumpursuitoutdoors  3 роки тому +1

      I don’t think it matters… It will gravitate to one corner or the other.

  • @TheLZempir3
    @TheLZempir3 2 роки тому

    On that scaffold hitch, is there a problem leaving too much tail? Why are you being so precise with the 6-7 inches? Why not give yourself extra length and tie a couple safety knots like an extra half hitch or 2?

    • @platinumpursuitoutdoors
      @platinumpursuitoutdoors  2 роки тому +1

      I think with this particular not you can do whatever you would like. When you understand the knot, and you tied it right it is impossible to pull through itself as the main line is was holding the weight.

    • @TheLZempir3
      @TheLZempir3 2 роки тому

      @@platinumpursuitoutdoors thanks!

  • @denzerjeremy
    @denzerjeremy 3 роки тому

    If you tie it wrong does it pullout soon as its weighted the 1st time or can it undo over time?

    • @platinumpursuitoutdoors
      @platinumpursuitoutdoors  3 роки тому +1

      From my experience it pulls out quick. My advice is that after you tie the knots you body weight test it on the ground.
      There is a difference between slow pulling that knot and giving it a shock or adding quick weight to it. Reference the last video in the description and they do a good job at educating people on that particular or knot.
      Even though in that video as they slow palled at the wraps still cinched down on the main line that’s not the experience that I have in the tree.

  • @hunterodom6486
    @hunterodom6486 2 місяці тому

    always tie a safety knot to finish off any load bearing knot so i would go 24 inches to give room for a simple overhand knot safety knot on the tag end.

    • @platinumpursuitoutdoors
      @platinumpursuitoutdoors  Місяць тому

      I would agree in most circumstances, however with this knot watch the related videos I tagged.

  • @TheBudgetSportsman
    @TheBudgetSportsman 3 роки тому +1

    So here’s the question. Is there a “recommended” number of wraps in the climbing community? Is 3 wraps actually safer or does it just make me feel better. Does adding an extra wrap actually hold better?

    • @platinumpursuitoutdoors
      @platinumpursuitoutdoors  3 роки тому +1

      I have gone thru the videos myself looking for the answer… the last three videos all show a 3 wrap, not two wrap. For me I changed from the two wrap and went to a three wrap because it doesn’t hurt anything. Also, in that last video I posted that was the only “real testing“ I had seen. The three wrap held up to 18.7 KN which is closing in close to 5000 pounds so I felt like if I could replicate that I would definitely be safe!

    • @nicod1886
      @nicod1886 3 роки тому +1

      I’m no expert but I don’t think there is a difference… especially used in this specific application. I do know that during rope testing/ breaking strength tests, the rope almost always breaks at the knot…. a knot typically cuts the ropes strength in half. A splice is the strongest termination but not all ropes can be spliced (pun intended) 🥴🔥. I like keeping my tail ends a little longer though. I heard 8x the width of the rope is about perfect…. Too long it could get in the way; too short and it could slip through.

  • @flounderwetspot8524
    @flounderwetspot8524 3 роки тому

    5:40 - you’re welcome

  • @justincassell858
    @justincassell858 2 роки тому

    Even if you think this knot won't slip, I would leave yourself a little extra to place a safety in the end. One extra think to possibly be the saving grace of not falling 20+ feet out of a tree. I am in the fire department, and no matter what we ALWAYS place a safety knot behind our knots

    • @platinumpursuitoutdoors
      @platinumpursuitoutdoors  2 роки тому +1

      There is ZERO chance for this knot to slip. The weight is on the mainline. I think when people understand how this knot works they will understand why you don’t have to tie an secondary back up. I reference Cheryl arborist videos in the description, and none of them back this not up. If this not slips, that means your quick link has broken and it’s pulling through itself. It’s impossible to make this slip. Check out the videos I referenced in the description.

  • @doncook3584
    @doncook3584 2 роки тому

    Have to check my climbing ropes to make sure wrap 2 went knuckle side of wrap 1.

  • @Sparrowhawk187
    @Sparrowhawk187 Рік тому

    7 min mark for the knot.

  • @honkytonktolltide
    @honkytonktolltide Рік тому

    Never saddle a dead horse

  • @mikeguy9668
    @mikeguy9668 Рік тому

    I use a Buffalo hitch. Much better