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Old Timers - Was The Blakes Hitch Pretty Cool When Released?
Ha! Clearly you haven't seen my YouTube channel. I've created, designed, developed and tested over 85+ new friction hitches at this point. I have at least 1-2 videos discussing and demonstrating how to tie each friction that anyone can watch and learn from, and then use themselves! I've also...- Knotorious
- Post #55
- Forum: Climbing Forum
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Old Timers - Was The Blakes Hitch Pretty Cool When Released?
The first known presentation of the Blake's hitch was made by Heinz Prohaska in an Austrian guides periodical in 1981; in 1990, he presented it in a caving journal, Nylon Highway. Hence, back then it was called the "Prohaska hitch" which was shortened to "ProhGrip." Separately, Jason Blake...- Knotorious
- Post #53
- Forum: Climbing Forum
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Old Timers - Was The Blakes Hitch Pretty Cool When Released?
The other original names for the Blake's hitch are the "ProhGrip" or "Prohaska hitch." The video shows how to tie the Arbsession hitch. However, the point @Brocky is making (I believe), and based off of making a quick examination of the tying methods for each hitch myself a few moments ago, the...- Knotorious
- Post #51
- Forum: Climbing Forum
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Old Timers - Was The Blakes Hitch Pretty Cool When Released?
Friction hitches (with or without a wrench, for either SRS or MRS) are currently still superior in control relative to mechanical devices. I'm 35, so your beliefs still resound as true to this day. Before someone disagrees with me, please understand that I'm expressing my personal opinion. This...- Knotorious
- Post #27
- Forum: Climbing Forum