Death Grip Hitch??

Fairfield · 8th February 2009, 06:05 AM

I was looking around on you tube the other day and came across the death grip hitch. For what the guy doing it says it does make sence ( for slippery smooth surface). I have tied it on a support pole in my garage and found it holds very nice, pulling down and streaght out.

Was woundering if anyone here has tried using it for any kind of work(not just being tree work). Seems as though it would hold a crap load of weight before the rope breaks or it slips.

newguy18 · 8th February 2009, 07:31 AM

pics please?

Fairfield · 8th February 2009, 10:37 AM

type in death grip hitch on YouTube - Broadcast Yourself.

newguy18 · 8th February 2009, 10:39 AM

YouTube - Tying the Death Grip Hitch

Intresting hitch,it doesn't appear to be really practical though.

Fairfield · 8th February 2009, 10:55 AM

everything is practical you just dont know it till you really need it.

Eric Frei · 8th February 2009, 01:27 PM

Well, those boat guys put a lot more on their hitches than we do, we just got our own weight to worry about but they got gear, anchors, sails etc which have a lot more force.

Be interesting to get some slip data comparisons used in prussik configuration on climbing and rigging line though.

Without facts we only got assumptions.

newguy18 · 9th February 2009, 02:33 AM

It might be good for lowering pieces where the bark is slipping.

Jeff Darby · 9th February 2009, 07:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newguy18

It might be good for lowering pieces where the bark is slipping.

good idea, but do not try it until it is a certified knot, stick to what you know.
"This is a precautionary warning only"

Score up the bark on smooth barked trees with your saw before you tie your knot or cut in a wedge for your rigging to grab onto.

newguy18 · 9th February 2009, 07:36 AM

On pieces with slipping bark,i tend to strip the bark where the rope will be tied,i also do my own variation of the clove hitch,where each leg gets 3 wraps,then i finish with 4 half hitches and a stopper knot,overkill,yes,but if it keeps a limb uot of a roof then i 'm all for it.

8th February 2009, 06:05 AM	#1
Fairfield Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bucks county Pa USA Posts: 128	Death Grip Hitch?? I was looking around on you tube the other day and came across the death grip hitch. For what the guy doing it says it does make sence ( for slippery smooth surface). I have tied it on a support pole in my garage and found it holds very nice, pulling down and streaght out. Was woundering if anyone here has tried using it for any kind of work(not just being tree work). Seems as though it would hold a crap load of weight before the rope breaks or it slips. __________________ Hi yes you know me I am B.A.M.F nice to meet you

8th February 2009, 07:31 AM	#2
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,948	Re: Death Grip Hitch?? pics please? __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

8th February 2009, 10:37 AM	#3
Fairfield Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bucks county Pa USA Posts: 128	Re: Death Grip Hitch?? type in death grip hitch on YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. __________________ Hi yes you know me I am B.A.M.F nice to meet you

8th February 2009, 10:55 AM	#5
Fairfield Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bucks county Pa USA Posts: 128	Re: Death Grip Hitch?? everything is practical you just dont know it till you really need it. __________________ Hi yes you know me I am B.A.M.F nice to meet you

8th February 2009, 01:27 PM	#6
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,983	Re: Death Grip Hitch?? Well, those boat guys put a lot more on their hitches than we do, we just got our own weight to worry about but they got gear, anchors, sails etc which have a lot more force. Be interesting to get some slip data comparisons used in prussik configuration on climbing and rigging line though. Without facts we only got assumptions. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

9th February 2009, 02:33 AM	#7
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,948	Re: Death Grip Hitch?? It might be good for lowering pieces where the bark is slipping. __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

9th February 2009, 07:36 AM	#9
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,948	Re: Death Grip Hitch?? On pieces with slipping bark,i tend to strip the bark where the rope will be tied,i also do my own variation of the clove hitch,where each leg gets 3 wraps,then i finish with 4 half hitches and a stopper knot,overkill,yes,but if it keeps a limb uot of a roof then i 'm all for it. __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

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