The micho is basically a closed form version of a Blakes hitch. Adjust the wraps to taste.
The Knut hitch was always my favorite non-VT hitch but may have to give the Michoacan another whirl
-
The SH Membership has gone live. Only SH Members have access to post in the classifieds. All members can view the classifieds. Starting in 2020 only SH Members will be admitted to the annual hunting contest. Current members will need to follow these steps to upgrade: 1. Click on your username 2. Click on Account upgrades 3. Choose SH Member and purchase.
-
We've been working hard the past few weeks to come up with some big changes to our vendor policies to meet the changing needs of our community. Please see the new vendor rules here: Vendor Access Area Rules
Anyone else using a schwabisch hitch on their tether?
- Thread starter ricky racer
- Start date
The micho is basically a closed form version of a Blakes hitch. Adjust the wraps to taste.
The Knut hitch was always my favorite non-VT hitch but may have to give the Michoacan another whirl
Poachers knot https://www.animatedknots.com/poachers/index.php
ricky racer
Well-Known Member
So, I'm using a Bluewater 8mm VT prusik for my schwabisch hitch which is a bit longer than I'd like. Its length requires that I place my tether as high as possible in the tree. If I wrap an additional upper and lower loop in the hitch, to shorten it up, will that cause me any issues?
TonyGreenway
Well-Known Member
You can add wraps to the top, but not the bottom. Adding wraps will increase the friction in the hitch. Does your prusik cord have spliced eyes?
Sent from my LGMP450 using Tapatalk
ricky racer
Well-Known Member
It has sewn eyes...
ricky racer
Well-Known Member
This one...
TonyGreenway
Well-Known Member
Yeah, I haven't decided if I'm going to shorten my bridge to allow the use of a VT, or just run a Ropeman1. I'll run the Ropeman1 for a while and see how I like it. If you've got some extra prusik cord lying around, you could tie a shorter one for the schwabisch. Though, I know a lot of guys like the sewn/spliced eyes for the bulk and weight reduction.
Sent from my LGMP450 using Tapatalk
Thanks for the info on tenders. I hunted an inaugural no ropeman hunt today. I like the DIY less than $3 / each tenders I put together.
I use blue water assault 11.4mm and 8mm Armor-prus for hitch cord. And Black Diamond rocklock twistlock biner. And am using distel friction knot.
I bought the mini-biner and strap at Lowe’s by the place where they make keys. Less than $3. Sharpied the strap black, stealth strip the biner. Futzed around with the length of the distel hitch until i minimized movement after tending slack (shortening the distance).
The whole thing weighs just a smidge over 1/3 of what a ropeman weighs (for all the ounce counters).
Definitely different feeling tending slack with this than with the ropeman. I think I am going to stay with this.
I use blue water assault 11.4mm and 8mm Armor-prus for hitch cord. And Black Diamond rocklock twistlock biner. And am using distel friction knot.
I bought the mini-biner and strap at Lowe’s by the place where they make keys. Less than $3. Sharpied the strap black, stealth strip the biner. Futzed around with the length of the distel hitch until i minimized movement after tending slack (shortening the distance).
The whole thing weighs just a smidge over 1/3 of what a ropeman weighs (for all the ounce counters).
Definitely different feeling tending slack with this than with the ropeman. I think I am going to stay with this.
kobudo
Well-Known Member
Great, I think that this will be my next project. Ropeman 1 is squeaky. Thank you for posting that. JJThanks for the info on tenders. I hunted an inaugural no ropeman hunt today. I like the DIY less than $3 / each tenders I put together.
I use blue water assault 11.4mm and 8mm Armor-prus for hitch cord. And Black Diamond rocklock twistlock biner. And am using distel friction knot.
I bought the mini-biner and strap at Lowe’s by the place where they make keys. Less than $3. Sharpied the strap black, stealth strip the biner. Futzed around with the length of the distel hitch until i minimized movement after tending slack (shortening the distance).
The whole thing weighs just a smidge over 1/3 of what a ropeman weighs (for all the ounce counters).
Definitely different feeling tending slack with this than with the ropeman. I think I am going to stay with this.
Sent from my Moto G (5) Plus using Tapatalk
TonyGreenway
Well-Known Member
Very well done! I like it.Thanks for the info on tenders. I hunted an inaugural no ropeman hunt today. I like the DIY less than $3 / each tenders I put together.
I use blue water assault 11.4mm and 8mm Armor-prus for hitch cord. And Black Diamond rocklock twistlock biner. And am using distel friction knot.
I bought the mini-biner and strap at Lowe’s by the place where they make keys. Less than $3. Sharpied the strap black, stealth strip the biner. Futzed around with the length of the distel hitch until i minimized movement after tending slack (shortening the distance).
The whole thing weighs just a smidge over 1/3 of what a ropeman weighs (for all the ounce counters).
Definitely different feeling tending slack with this than with the ropeman. I think I am going to stay with this.
tntrker
Member
Just getting into the saddle side and all these options just BLEW my mind....I feel like I need a cigarette and haven't smoked in 13 yrs.... 
I Also like the Swabish Hitch but just run my tether tail through my caribeaner. Easy to pull to adjust. The caribeaner acts as a tender itself.