Knut variations

[countryboypa31]

I went to the PA eastern TCC and talked to a climber after he finished the work climb. He was using a friction hitch that was a variation of the knut, i can't remember what he called it or exactly how it was tied.

I'm wondering if any guys use a variation of the knut or know a name of a hitch that is a variation of the knut. I'll try and get pictures of how i think he tied it soon.

For a quick description of how it was tied:

Take four turns around the climbing line, then three twists (braids) around itself, finish with a half hitch on the line with the longer of the two legs of friction cord, through the last turn of the twist. (confusing i know, its the best i could describe) Hope that description helps someone, help me.

Climb safe, i appreciate any and all help.

p.s. It was a lot of fun watching and learning at the competition. Worth anyones time and travel.

 

[Axman]

From your description it sounds very similar to the hitch I use. Tried to post a pic only the pic is to big to for the server.

If it is similar to my hitch it is basically a French Prussik finished off with that Knut style half hitch at the end. It would be one of the many variations of a French Prussik. I don't tie that many braids in the one I use just two.

This hitch works good for me. The half hitch on the bottom makes advancing really quick and responsive. The half hitch gives the Frenchy a little more grab on the release so you don't have to set the hitch so to speak for it to hold. It pretty much grabs and holds on its own and never gets tight on the line.

 

[countryboypa31]

I played around with it some more today, i also switched it to just two braids. It worked amazing for me today. It looks a lot like a XT with a knut finish. It releases with the touch of a feather, will actually self-tails if the circumstances are right, and is very easy to tail.

Once again i'll try and get some pictures of it, just wondering if anyone else uses variations like this?

Thanks for your responce Axman

Climb safe