Is there a comprehensive list

[Black Titan]

Hey folks,

Just wondering if there is a comprehensive list that has been compiled of all knots, hitches, loops, etc that are commonly used by saddle hunters? I've looked at a few different knots, like the prusik, Cornell, munter, swabhisch, but have only tried the prusik. Oh and the girth hitch.

Also, any special equipment that is needed to tie such hitches/knots? For example, I ordered some accessory cord to tie a Cornell, but apparently the piece of cord needs loops in the end. So it's not just a straight piece of cord. Like how a prusik is a loop of cord.

Any examples of how each knot/hitch can be used?

BT

 

[jhunter13]

No, but there are great resources. Google JRB. He has a lot out there

 

[BTaylor]

Friction Hitches

No need to limit it to one hitch, which they are, not knots. A Prusik is one type of these hitches, gets confusing when it is used to refer to all the slide and grip hitches. Prussics seems to be a corruption of Prusik, so still confusing, rant over. Oval VT on the left, with the stopper...

saddlehunter.com

As you will see in that thread, @Brocky is our comprehensive list.

 

[bowhunthard88]

Referencing arborist resources would be of benefit as well!

 

[John RB]

Hey folks,

Just wondering if there is a comprehensive list that has been compiled of all knots, hitches, loops, etc that are commonly used by saddle hunters? I've looked at a few different knots, like the prusik, Cornell, munter, swabhisch, but have only tried the prusik. Oh and the girth hitch.

Also, any special equipment that is needed to tie such hitches/knots? For example, I ordered some accessory cord to tie a Cornell, but apparently the piece of cord needs loops in the end. So it's not just a straight piece of cord. Like how a prusik is a loop of cord.

Any examples of how each knot/hitch can be used?

BT

Hey brother. Welcome to the club. I have some resources on my website that might benefit you. Links below. I don't have a comprehensive list of knots, and creating one would be a big endeavor. You actually don't need many... you need a few... and as you find something better, you simply replace the one you have. For example, my favorite friction hitch has changed 10 times in 12 years.... Bachmann, Distel, Michoacán, and now preferring my original knots, like Agile, Longhorn Agile and JRB Ascender, but not because I devised them, simply because they perform better. I also advise you to ensure that anything you use in a life safety application is well rehearsed. You don't really need to tie anything in the woods. If you have any specific questions, let me know.

Favorite Knots - JrbTreeClimbing.com

Especially considering the innovation that we have experienced, its clear that our "favorite" knot for an application can change over time. On this page, you'll find JRB's favorite knots for the application, in this order: Bends, Loops, Anchors, Friction Hitches. Knot enthusiasts are encouraged...

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Dictionary - JrbTreeClimbing.com

JRB's Dictionary for Saddle Hunter's Criteria for inclusion: 1) Useful to a large audience of Saddle hunters. 2) Brand agnostic, where possible. 3) Does not include a list of knots, only knot types and some examples. 4) Leave Feedback as appropriate. Get 10% discount using the JRB10 coupon code...

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