Some Pros and Cons and How to Tie the Valdotain Tresse, or VT Hitch, for Climbing

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The Valdotain Tresse, or VT Hitch, is a friction hitch made using an eye-to-eye cord. It has some advantages over other friction hitches, but also some disadvantages. Here is a discussion of those pros and cons as well as a quick tutorial on tying the hitch.

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