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Blake's Hitch Variations? 2 Months, 4 Weeks ago  
I weigh around 150lbs. I have a length of Samson "True White" as my beginner rope (1/2" 12-strand) and an open tail of "Safety Blue" (New England 1/2" 16-strand) from NT. My 5-3 Blake's hitches seem to be turning out too tight. Is it me or the rope or what? Rather than switching to a completely different knot are there other Blake's configurations I should try? Maybe 5-2 or 4-3 or something? Thanks.
 
 
 
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Re:Blake's Hitch Variations? 2 Months, 4 Weeks ago  
With a split-tail, I use the 4-2 as shown at http://www.animatedknots.com/blakes/index.php
 
 
 
Last Edit: 10/12/2008 05:59pm By chagahunter. Reason: typo
 
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Re:Blake's Hitch Variations? 2 Months, 4 Weeks ago  
chagahunter wrote:
With a split-tail, I use the 4-2 as shown at http://www.animatedknots.com/blakes/index.php

Well, now I see the 4-2 is also shown in the "Tree Climber's Companion." I know the TCI DVD recommends a 5-3. I don't know how much difference there is. Actually after I loosened my 5-3 today it seemed fine, so maybe I just need to practice getting it tightened to the exact proper degree.
 
 
 
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Re:Blake's Hitch Variations? 2 Months, 3 Weeks ago  
I use a blue streak split tail and almost always use the 4-2. The only time I've switched up to the 5-3 was when I got caught in the rain and wanted a little extra friction on the wet rope. I'm not sure how much it really helps, but it made me feel better.

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