Here is a selection of arborist knots, including illustrated hitches like the Blake’s Hitch and the Basket Hitch for aerial tree work.
Here is a selection of arborist knots, including illustrated hitches like the Blake’s Hitch and the Basket Hitch for aerial tree work.
Disclaimer: Activities involving ropes are dangerous and potentially life-threatening. The illustrations contained on this website are not intended as professional instruction. We have put substantial effort into making our instructions safe and accurate. However, several factors are involved in the quality and safety of your knots: the utility of specific knots, rope materials, the age, size, and condition of the ropes, and how well you have followed the instructions.
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