Tried a new climbing hitch on a big white oak in Atlanta

Switched from my usual Blake's to a Knut for a removal last Tuesday, and the thing just kept creeping down the spar no matter how I dressed it. Ended up having to re-tie mid-climb, which was a real pain with all the gear. Anyone have a go-to hitch for smooth bark like that?

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claire_fisher4112h ago

Wait, you had to re-tie while you were still up there? That sounds like a nightmare with all the saws and stuff. I'd be so mad if my hitch just gave up like that.

diana_flores2511h ago

Honestly @claire_fisher41, I used to think that too until my own knot failed once.