Hi Nick, nearly ten years on and your video is still the easiest and fastest way to do an Alpine Butterfly Knot. Thanks for your teaching.
@brycejosupait3621
Жыл бұрын
1:31
@RonCenfetelli
Жыл бұрын
Hi Nick, and nearly two years on from your comment, ihave to agree. Mac's is my go-to video for the Alpine Butterfly. And done for a good-hearted purpose besides
@askingwhy123
7 жыл бұрын
Perfect video! 1) shot in 1st-person perspective 2) frame-filling close-up makes line easy to see 3) sloooow 4) multiple repeats Just perfect.
@raa6504
5 жыл бұрын
Short and perfect, nobody is gonna listen to a guy 5 minutes rambling about a knot then not properly showing it. This video is really perfect.
@alexmelnua
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Nick, for teaching me the easy method of tying the Alpine Butterfly Knot! Good luck and good mood! Warm greetings from Ukraine! 👍🇺🇦
@nicholashayes3716
Жыл бұрын
Only just heard of this knot, love the way you tie it, so much easier than other versions I've seen. Thanks a lot
@stefanels4049
5 жыл бұрын
Here is a further improvement for your friend's numb fingers. You show three steps (but only two are needed): A. Wrap the loops left to right, giving this order: 1-2-3. B. Grab 2 and bring it under 3, giving this order: 1-3-2. C Take 2 over and under 1-3. Step B easily eliminated by wrapping the loops in a different order: A. Wrap the first two loops left to right: 1-2, and then wrap 3 between them, giving 1-3-2 right at the start. (This is just as easy as step A above.) -B. Grab 2 and bring it under 3, giving this order: 1-3-2.- (It is already in this order! Eliminate this step.) C Take 2 over and under 1-3. It is really obvious when you think about it. Because 2 is laid down before 3, if you wrap 3 between 1 and 2 it necessarily means 2 is already under 3 *and* in the rightmost position. Which was the whole point of step B. So step B is eliminated by a simple change in where to place the loops as you wrap them, and wrapping 3 between 1-2 is *way* easier and quicker for numb fingers than having to perform step B.
@ColdHawk
2 жыл бұрын
Hahaha! I love the fact that I am fifty plus years old, learned this knot for an ROTC competition when I was in college, and have never even considered just looping the coils in a different order. The ironic thing for me is that I learned to tie this knot as part of setting up a rope bridge across an obstacle as a TIMED team event and over the years I have thought of that every time I tie the “absolutely speediest” version of the alpine butterfly. Funny how the human brain works…. Going to review how I tie a timber hitch, trucker’s hitch, bowline and others with new eyes. Thanks
@tonyminnichsoffer7401
11 ай бұрын
You present it so incredibly well that I no longer struggle with all those old formulas and numb fingers. Thanks a bunch!
@MonolithMike
3 жыл бұрын
Not all heroes wear capes...some just show you how to tie an Alpine knot in the easiest way ever.
@nelsonw2096
8 жыл бұрын
I think about this video every time I see someone try to show how to tie this some other awkward way. Thank you for sharing!
@Archer_82
Ай бұрын
Have done the twist method for decades, this loop over the hand is fantastic. Thank you.
@suznellis521
6 жыл бұрын
I have seen this knot done several different ways and this one is by far the best way to do it! Thank you for this post.
@gregsegur
Жыл бұрын
Excellent!
@davedeatherage4902
Ай бұрын
I think that's a great technique for tying the butterfly knot, Thank you ! 👍😊
@philipwagner9169
10 жыл бұрын
Nick, outstanding, for me! Thanks to you, not only can I tie this knot in a quarter the time I used to. I also now understand he knot and how it works. Thanks so much for taking the time to put up your take on it!
@santa6688
10 жыл бұрын
Easiest way to tie this knot, by far. Thank you from a firefighter about to take a technical rescue course this weekend.
@christopheryanes2601
5 жыл бұрын
santa6688 Im literally doing the same this weekend
@SkyKing101010
8 жыл бұрын
Wow! Thank you. That was great. I just watched 4 or 5 videos about tying knots, including your friend with the cold hands. I think they all had the Alpine Butterfly knot, which I'd never seen before, and I liked it but I just couldn't get the hang of it. I watched your video and it was plain as day,... and you demonstrated three times. I can for sure tie one now. Thanks again, a million times.
@andrewpalmer3213
10 жыл бұрын
Thank you SO much! I've been trying to get my head around this one for my SES training, but we were shown the 'twisty' way. Can't wait to show the guys! This is one of our 'must- know' knots.
@mjalbert5359
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. Other videos I've been sitting here 30 minutes getting frustrated and yours was the "one more time ONLY and then I'm done". The very first time I tried with your easy to see and simple method and I got it!!!!!!🤩🤩🤩🤩 Thank you so very much!!!!
@chattygobblin
6 жыл бұрын
I love it when it is explained this simple, displayed so well. Fantastic!!! All my gratitude. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
@kc329191
9 жыл бұрын
Thanks for putting this out there. I like easy to remember methods!
@timma8510
6 жыл бұрын
I know you created this 7 years ago, but damn, you just blew my mind! Thank you!
@DigitEyezInc
10 жыл бұрын
I'm a newbie to climbing, but not to knots. I can easily tie 20 life-savers and useful bends, hitches, etc. Never came across this method. This was BRILLIANT! In a panic (or, for that matter, any) situation, it's perfect. Using your method, I can tie this knot with my eyes closed (literally). In fact, I'd go so far as to say that everyone be able to tie it with closed eyes. Thank you!
@jamesostensen3187
3 ай бұрын
Thank you, this was the sixth video I've watched and was the only one that helped me learn how to tie this knot again after not tying one for over ten years. Nice job and great video. This is also the way I was taught years ago.
@pamagujar183
3 жыл бұрын
Great instructional video! The way you simplified it and made it so easy to follow along made understanding the process fun. Great technique teacher!
@KelseyBanham
8 ай бұрын
Hands down the best video on tying this knot, thank you!
@johngates453
7 күн бұрын
EXCELLENT VIDEO: especially the PACE...& repetition. THANK YOU. May try incorporating into fly fishing nymphs !!!
@cheesecake6696
Жыл бұрын
I came to this video to do a refresher on the 2nd method you showed. Now I'm refreshed on the second method and learned the first. Thanks so much. :)
@jimmypayton5849
6 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU SO MUCH ! I have seen arborist tie this knot several times and could not follow what was happening, so fast and easy, compared to other methods, thanks again for sharing.
@evanking6737
8 жыл бұрын
best demo yet. thank you
@davidbroccoli6652
2 жыл бұрын
That was the easiest method yet. Thank you.
@JulesBartow
11 жыл бұрын
The Alpine Butterfly is similar to an inline Figure-8, but easier to untie. When you're climbing on a glacier, it's a quick way to create a loop in the safety line to clip into. I use it frequently as part of the Trucker's Hitch (TH) --which forms a block and tackle configuration with 3 times more tension. The TH is useful for securing loads from sliding around in the back of the pickup or strapping down a canoe to a roof rack --so tight it snaps metal racks.
@pc4mike
10 жыл бұрын
Thank You! I have tried several methods on KZitem and this by far makes the most sense. Thanks again
@QueenDeclan
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I need to learn this for our State Emergency Service here in Aus & was struggling with the book instructions, this is so much easier!
@richardmartin2646
2 жыл бұрын
My dad taught me how to tie a bowline and a half hitch. He tried to teach me that one, I guess I wasn't interested but I'm older now . I've been looking in the trucker's Hitch and all . that and when I saw this video that's exactly how he tied it I remember all he did was wrapped around his hand and that was it . I watched the other videos on the butterfly this is by far the best one for me .the easiest one the quickest one.
@Rofl2Much
Жыл бұрын
I'd like to say that I've read a book about this knot, i watched a different video on how to tie this knot and I always messed it up. After watching this video I got it done my first try. Thanks
@9unslin9er
4 жыл бұрын
I've made many rifle sling attachments this way. Perfect knot for the application.
@chutneyferret3569
3 жыл бұрын
Struggling with the twist method as my lines always seem to like to running next to eachother- this method is my adopted favourite, thanks so much!
@axelpteeg
6 жыл бұрын
by far the best and easiest way to tie the essential alpine butterfly .great vid !! working in theatre , this knot is used a lot for putting tension on lines from the grid ( spot lines and grid brails !) a must know for anyone wanting to start a carreer as a tech in theatre ! i shall refer the newbies to this great vid every time i am asked about this knot . Thanks
@violatorut2003
5 жыл бұрын
Love videos that are to the point. Thank you, sir. Fantastic!
@rdatta
5 жыл бұрын
Holy smokes! Brilliant. Well conceived and brilliantly explained.
@jjaster853
2 ай бұрын
Thanks Nick helped me build my tree house like a true alpine legend
@lawrencelou3545
11 ай бұрын
The easiest way to tie an alpine butterfly knot.. even under stress it can be done.. great instructional video . Tnx a mil..
@dang5351
6 жыл бұрын
Wow wow wow, I did (k)not know this technique! I've been tying it with the two-twist method literally all my life after being taught in scouts when I was about 7-8, love the knot and use it all the time, can't believe I didn't know this.
@duanecurry4676
2 жыл бұрын
Great Illustration! Easy to see with the orange cord, and perfect lighting.
@waynedicks2355
5 ай бұрын
Ahhhh simplicity. The ultimate form of sophistication. Cracking video mate.
@StuWiley100
11 жыл бұрын
OK, this was really cool. After messing with other methods and frozen fingers, I have to say that this is really one of the easiest versions. The hardest part is digging that middle wrap out with gloves, but two steps later and I'm clipped in. NICE
@normeradams9252
4 жыл бұрын
I have found that this method is far easier than any other method. Thank you.
@larrygreen1821
9 жыл бұрын
MAny approaches many perspectives, Bravo on a really nice demonstration
@PARACORDWOLF
5 жыл бұрын
LOVE THAT KNOT 🤩!!! So simple but effective 👍!!!
@pbodymathis
7 жыл бұрын
Best instructions of the butterfly knot by far! Thanks.
@OldArmyZeke
5 жыл бұрын
Perfecto! I appreciate that the whole video was short and to the point, yet the instructions were appropriately slow enough to follow. An excellent production that others should study for their videos. Thanks.
@alexverdigris9939
9 ай бұрын
The easiest way to tie the alpine butterfly, and well explained. Thumbs up.
@williamthethespian
6 жыл бұрын
It maybe called an Alpine knot, but it's a very useful knot for mariners, and others as well. Thanks for making it so easy to do.
@vietrandy1
3 жыл бұрын
Best illustration of this knot on KZitem. Thank you 😊
@maddog7949
9 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this. Clear and simple method!
@pauld.1256
4 жыл бұрын
Great video! Makes that knot easy to remember , for me anyway.. thank you for sharing!!
@wickedpiper
10 жыл бұрын
The best and easiest way I have scene on You tube tonight trying to do this knot. Now I can do it after watching your video in just under a minute....Thank you..
@BigmacbushcraftCoUkOutdoors
6 жыл бұрын
Best 'How to' video for this knot out there :) Thanks for sharing. ATB Mac
@merlenelson4894
9 жыл бұрын
Thanks Nick. Your vid keeps on teaching and teaching.
@thomasaldridge
8 жыл бұрын
Messed half the night with Butterfly videos. Watched this video and the first time using the hand wrap method and it was perfect. Works well with 2 finger wrap for smaller cord to keep the loop smaller. Thanks.
@mondopod
7 жыл бұрын
Excellent additional tip! thanks
@OlTrailDog
6 жыл бұрын
Wow, I've always used the twist and tuck method. I will definitely give this a go. Thanks
@alphacat9302
4 жыл бұрын
You made it easy. I can't do knots [and will forget this by tomorrow, lol] but was able to make a series of these off one view of 20 seconds of your vid. Thanks!
@ilawade1323
7 жыл бұрын
Super knot, done super easy! Thanks for posting
@robertshorthill4153
3 жыл бұрын
Man, I've been looking for a knot like this for decades. Now I have it. No more spending 45 minutes to untie the other knot. Few people, even farmers know of the alpine butterfly. Climbers do, tho. I had a friend in college who was a climber, but I never saw her tie this knot. Maybe it was her secret to attach a carabineer to. Had I seen her tie it, I could have kissed her. 😃😁💖
@beng115
2 жыл бұрын
thank you. this was the most simple method and perfectly straight forward video .
@andregardner76
10 жыл бұрын
This is a very helpful video. The way it is explain makes it very simple to learn this technique. Thanks for such helpful video!
@melz3752
2 жыл бұрын
Now doing this knot makes more sense! Lol I’ve been trying the other way but couldn’t find a vid that showed it slow enough to follow. Thank you!!
@tripwire99
6 жыл бұрын
I have always used the twist method. I like this way for more! Thanks!
@dragan3290
2 жыл бұрын
Perfect. Been struggling last night with the alpine butterfly. So was doing the farmhand instead. I just saw ur vid. Thanks heaps, very clear and perfect method! Cheers from Australia just subbed.nice work 🙂👍👍👍
@paulsimmonds8145
4 ай бұрын
Awesome stuff, my favourite way !!!
@shaunbell5098
2 жыл бұрын
Easily the best method of tying this knot. Great explanation
@TheLPS12
10 жыл бұрын
This was very helpful!! Thank you , I love this method
@keithscott9774
3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic, nice and easy. Much better method than what may climbing techniques book taught me, and easy to remember.
@mikeeey1337
8 жыл бұрын
Suddenly I want cheetos...
@cecilhenry9908
6 жыл бұрын
This is such a superior method!! Easier to learn by far
@mtjohndeere
7 жыл бұрын
when I was a firefighter, we used this for tech rescues and moving tools up and down the ladder. This method works really well when you're wearing thicker gloves.
@thomasgold-1000
6 жыл бұрын
Fantastic method, thank you for sharing! 👍👍
@daveoconnell9100
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks that is the best instructional video I have seen of the alpine butterfly knot .
@Rucksack57
6 жыл бұрын
This worked for me the best. Fast simple and easy to remember.
@mhillman75
8 жыл бұрын
Great vid, thanks for posting!
@kiwikev5775
5 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for sharing this awesome technique.
@mountainmaniac
11 жыл бұрын
Awesome - finally a great and easy way to tie this knot ...cheers
@turkishrealtor
Жыл бұрын
This helped me too. Thank you Nick!
@Turbopress2882
4 жыл бұрын
Great video, I reference this when I have to tie one or teach people how to tie one. Pull it! Push it! Lay it! Drop it! Bop it! Twist it! Turn it!
@bowhunter182
3 ай бұрын
Excellent video!
@JamesW81
Жыл бұрын
I was taught this when I did a working at height course a few years back. Saw a different way of tying it recently, I recognised the knot and remembered this method but I'd never seen the other way before.
@nicolasdiaz3023
8 жыл бұрын
Awesome way to tye the butterfly knot, easiest way I've seen yet! In fact the other instructionals left me with something other than the proper knot.
@sumitsubokamaboku5482
5 жыл бұрын
Saw it done (3 times), did it, ready to teach it. Thank you.
@davidg5629
6 ай бұрын
Seems like it's easier to control the size of the loop with the twist method. Thanks for showing it.
@davidcarroll8735
10 ай бұрын
WOW, that’s so much easier! Thank you for posting.
@comfibold
11 жыл бұрын
Great tuition. Thanks for sharing.
@Meus5Mojos
12 жыл бұрын
It's a good method and your a good teacher !
@iancaz1
9 жыл бұрын
Thanks heaps.. Such a simple way to remember, had it in seconds..
@JoshuaCollins
7 ай бұрын
Thank you very much. I use the double twist method well I used to until I saw this video lol. Anyway with the double twist the rope does funny things sometimes And I often end up having to retie the alpine several times until it goes right. This is much simpler
@jessicamcdaniel29803
9 жыл бұрын
Appreciate the step by step method, thanks.
@trimbaker1893
2 жыл бұрын
Got it. Great job. Thank you.
@robertwhite1303
11 ай бұрын
love it, super simple once you try it!
@davidrichards6718
3 жыл бұрын
thank you, a friend showed me this years ago, I kept the knot but couldn't work out how to do it, now I know
@alifindlater2884
5 жыл бұрын
Perfect method, first time!! Thanks
@jonnorousseau3096
3 жыл бұрын
That's the technique I know and use for securing my yacht's furling headsail once the sheets have been removed, great knot for a purchase pulley.
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