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    Michoacan variation - How to tie

    An advanced friction hitch for Ddrt climbing systems.

    Michoacan Variation friction hitch in Arboriculture

    Uses: No usage reports are available to provide an accurate assessment of the performance of this friction hitch.

     

    Suggested Cordage Size: 8-10mm on 11-13mm host line.


    Alternative Knots:

    • Valdotain
    • Knut
    • Distel

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    All Friction Hitches from A-Z

    Blakes Hitch

    A friction hitch for descending on a Ddrt climbing system. Quick to tie, and dependable, the Blakes Hitch has been an industry standard for several years.
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    Camel Hitch

    An excellent choice for when the load applied to the hitch might shift from one direction to the other.
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    Distel

    A good solid choice for an advanced friction hitch that's easy to tie and reliable.
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    French Two

    Friction hitch for use on Ddrt climbing system.
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    Gripping Hitch

    A very dependable friction hitch, hence its apt name.
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    Happy Hitch

    A friction hitch suitable for Ddrt climbing systems.
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    Hedden

    An alternative friction hitch to the Prusik
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    Helical

    A very responsive friction hitch more suited to advanced climbers.
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    Howard Hitch

    Advanced friction hitch for Ddrt rope climbing
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    Icicle

    A very dependable friction hitch that will grip every time
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    Klemheist

    A reliable friction hitch that grips well and releases freely compared to a Prusik
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    Knut

    Simple to tie advanced friction hitch for Ddrt climbing set-ups
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    Machard

    A friction hitch that can also be tied using webbing slings.
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    Michoacan Martin Eye-Tie

    Advanced friction hitch for Ddrt climbing systems.
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    Michoacan variation

    An advanced friction hitch for Ddrt climbing systems.
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    Prusik

    A staple knot in a tree surgeon's toolkit.
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    Prusik - Assymetrical Swabich(Schwabisch)

    A better performing alternative to the English Prusik
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    Prusik - Saxon

    Friction hitch for use with Ddrt climbing systems.
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    Single Prohaska

    Friction hitch suitable for Ddrt climbing systems.
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    Spong

    Friction hitch suitable for Ddrt climbing systems.
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    Steeple jack hitch

    Friction hitch suitable for Ddrt climbing systems
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    Tautline hitch

    Friction hitch suitable for Ddrt climbing systems.
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    TK hitch

    Advanced climbing hitch for Ddrt systems.
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    Valdotain

    Advanced friction hitch for Ddrt climbing systems.
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    Very happy hitch

    Advanced hitch for use in Ddrt configuration.
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