KNOTORIOUS Fricton Hitch (Testing): Using SKIB (Stopper Knot In Back) Method for Arborists!

In this episode, I’ll demonstrate the KNOTORIOUS hitch, this time tied using a length of 8mm Beeline hitch cord. This tying method was taught to me by @Brocky and it involved an overhand stopper knot at both legs, which allows for a unique formation of two eyes which won’t overcrowd the carabiner at a rope wrench the way that two tied or sewn eyes can. This video doesn’t go into the actual tying method. That will be a separate video. This video was spur of the moment, where I was already testing this hitch on my relatively unclimbed length of 11mm Yale Bifrost and figured I could make a video showing some basic testing to lend credibility to my new hitch’s effectiveness and dependability! The Bifrost has received a few reviews on Wesspur about it being terrible with hitches. During the tests, I ascend to the anchor point and then descend quickly halfway down the rope before releasing the hitch to see if it grabs properly. Then repeat until at the ground. I performed this many times, but only twice on video. While descending, it felt like I was going much faster than it looks in my video. I go visibly faster during the second go around. Most climbers typically do not descend so quickly as the friction at the hitch becomes enormous, so I thought it was a worthwhile test. It also released with ease every time and never bound up. Here is the video! Let me know what you think! Don’t forget to “like” and comment on YouTube if desired! Thanks, everyone!