Friction Hitches in Tree Climbing

In this Tuesday episode of Talking Trees, we dive into the world of friction hitches, essential tools for climbers that provide control, safety, and flexibility during ascent and descent in tree work. We discuss: How friction hitches function by gripping the rope under tension while allowing easy adjustment when unloadedPopular hitches like the Prusik, Blake's Hitch, Valdotain Tresse (VT), JRB, and Longhorn, and how each performs under different climbing systems (Ddrt and SRT)How to match hit...