I'd be worried that my balls would get crushed upwards and pop out the tip of my dick and then fall out my pant legs onto the ground, does this hurt the balls ?
What about tying it off with a figure eight bend, zeppelin bend, or double fishermans? I wouldn't want to put my life on a square knot, even if it is tied off on each end.
@eriktrudelle A square knot is a perfectly capable knot. It will work with a double fish, a water knot, take your pick, but simple as it is the square is a stong, self-locking knot. Take a short section of rope, tie the ends in a square knot and try to pull it apart, you'll see that putting pressure on both load strands just tightens the knot.
@eriktrudelle Your life isn't on the square, it hardly bears any load and is more than adequate. I've jumped out of helicopters with nothing more than a swiss seat tied just like you see in this video, never had a problem (other than it is uncomfortable as hell). Remember this, if it's comfortable standing, it will suck under load. It should be uncomfortably tight while standing, and then it will feel fine under load.
We use 12 feat of 7/16 inch nylon rope, it fits everyone, even the biggest guys, the smaller guys just tuck the excess in their pockets. That was Air Assault school instructor taught by the way.
Being the Marine I am I had to teach others how to tie this and not just play with myself like some other branches. Never had all those half hitches. Way I was taught the straps came through the legs and then up over the waist and roped around to the inside and finally out to your waist side. Tie your square knot and add some over hand knots that are flat against the square and tuck the loose ends in your pocket. I know words can be hard to visualize but there are vids with this done right.
saved my friend's unncle's life oonce. he had a rope and he was at the top of an unstable cliff after he fell from a hike. ten minutes later it collapesed but he made himself a swiss seat and got down.
I'm Army Air Assault. During the 10 toughest days in the Army, I had to tie this in 90 seconds ...rappel 90 ft from a Blackhawk ...and tie this harness over and over again, ultimately with my eyes closed. I took my rope and carabiner with me everywhere to include Iraq and Afghanistan. ***THIS IS NOT HOW YOU TIE A SWISS SEAT!**** Use this method at your own risk. Its close and will probiably work, but I say again, dude is teaching it wrong.
This is the only set of instructions I found online that made clear that you make half hitches to secure the leg loops. Well done. Even though I prefer other improvised harnesses to over the Swiss Seat, the more ways you know, the more options you have.
@joshuawatson1998 just remember to clench your fists and close your eyes as you run. it doesnt do anything to help with the pain but it at least lets other people know to not try this at home;)
Thank you!. I tried it out yesterday, but i modified it a bit for extra comfort ( i thought ). Ended up almost snapping my left ball when the stupid rope failed and then got attached to something again...But . ITS TACTICAL xD
Great demo! This has been mentioned previously, but I believe you may be referring to your overhand knots as half hitches in this video? Thanks for posting just the same!
After the square knot, you tied an overhand safety knot, NOT a half hitch which is part of a clove hitch. A half hitch is used in conjunction with either a clove hitch or a figure eight on a bight to help secure a tool being raised or lowered . All knots and hitches should be secured with an overhand safety knot.
i was taut the same way in cadets, if you put it on rite and do it rite is is verry comfortible. i camped in a tree on a paint ball exersise using the swiss seat. a verry usefull thing to know. thanx for posting i couldnt do a better job showing it.
@NatureGuyProductions The rope goes to both sides of your junk, so it only hurts if the rope slips to the middle, which hasn't happened to me. That being said, the rope still hurts the inside of the thighs quite a bit. Once I'm done climbing only about 15 feet, I can't get down to the ground fast enough.
Can you combine the swiss seat with your riggers belt? How would that be done; placing the caribiner through the loop on the riggers belt and the swiss seat? Thanks.
I seem to remember the swiss seat from JROTC Raider a bit differently, we called what was shown in the video a Ranger Seat. Same with BCT-AIT. This seat does seem more secure but slower to prep.
I'm sorry but the first step is to use webbing, and start with the center piont resting on your neck. Bring the two leads through your legs and outward, then around. Feed the trailing ends through the large loop created by the webbing around your neck in corisponding opposit directions. Then take the webbing loop off of your neck and pull both tags tight to where they are comfortable. The next step is to take both leads and guide them through the triangle and then wrap them around your waist
Hmmm... Army taught me to screw up!? Our carabiners where tapered though with the wider bell on the crew side of the gate, wander if that makes a difference in the proper method...
What kind of belt are you wearing in this video..... Some guy on ebay sells custom made belts like this for smokejumpers..... Where did you get yours?...
Very well done. Your instructions make it really easy to remember. I'm taking some beginners up about 15' of class 3 in a few weeks. This is a perfect solution in case someone gets stuck.
It'd be nice to find a video on how to tie the Studebaker seat which is just a modified version of the swiss seat. This video is great & dead on, slow enough to follow & clear images, do one on the Studebaker seat; it's more comfortable in the groin area & only takes a little more rope & a couple extra steps.
Thank you so much for such a great instructional video. I learned how to tie this when I was in ROTC. It's been 15 years ago. I completely forgot. I think in survival situation this is very important to know. Do you think 550 would hurt too much? That is what usually people have in their BOBs.
@CipherNameRaVeN If that's all you have, I'd make sure I had enough to double it up because I've seen 550 snap easily under the right strain. Do yourself a favor and carry 12 ft. of rope.
@grbroussard Yes, always remember to "Screw Down, So You Don't Screw Up." If Gravity starts to pull on the locking portion of the biner, you want Mr. Gravity to tighten it, not loosen it.
@ITStactical Assuming you're right handed, I'd say your friend Mr. Gravity must be pulling the wrong way over there, in other words, I think grboussard is right. But then again, I'm new to all this :) Nice vid!
Just a small technical point. After you tied off with a square knot, you locked of the ends with what you described as half hitches, but they looked like overhand knots to me. I would definitely recommend the overhand as it is a stronger knot vs. the half hitch, and the purpose is to secure the square knot which can capsize if loaded unevenly. Otherwise great video. Appreciate your professional work.
wow, never knew about that. Along with almost everything you guys teach! Keep up the GREAT work! I will deff. be supporting you guys by wearing a patch proudly on my shoulder.
John, we all sincerely appreciate your comment, and are glad you're finding the information worthwhile! Thank you for supporting ITS, and we'd love to see that patch!
Im sorry if this is a stupid question but wouldnt that hurt your package when you rappel? It looks a little uncomfortable around the "unmentionable" area. Anyways, Nice video
A Swiss Seat, in my opinion is more comfortable than a riggers belt because there's leg support. However, it's much more convenient to wear a riggers belt than to carry 12 feet of rope. Both will do the job in an emergency situation though.
Does it serve to climb?
JesusMicaelo93 1 week ago
I'd be worried that my balls would get crushed upwards and pop out the tip of my dick and then fall out my pant legs onto the ground, does this hurt the balls ?
sendahojust1 1 month ago
This was really helpful , I learned how to make it . Thanks !
MegaBarcelonaMessi 2 months ago
I used to be in the Army and I completely forgot about this! Thanks for the remedial training!
THEsonOfPan 3 months ago
chode
opienater2 3 months ago
DO NOT CROSS YOUR ROPES!!!!!!!!!
pistol48jeffhardylov 4 months ago
Warning do not use if you plan to have children
recca179 4 months ago 21
@recca179 dont cross the ropes,youll be fine. i did this when i was 14 at scout camp! haha
nerdyl3yrd 2 months ago
ya this really helped our JROTC raiders
theyoungRanger 4 months ago
What about tying it off with a figure eight bend, zeppelin bend, or double fishermans? I wouldn't want to put my life on a square knot, even if it is tied off on each end.
eriktrudelle 4 months ago
@eriktrudelle A square knot is a perfectly capable knot. It will work with a double fish, a water knot, take your pick, but simple as it is the square is a stong, self-locking knot. Take a short section of rope, tie the ends in a square knot and try to pull it apart, you'll see that putting pressure on both load strands just tightens the knot.
NikySportsPromotion 3 months ago
@eriktrudelle Your life isn't on the square, it hardly bears any load and is more than adequate. I've jumped out of helicopters with nothing more than a swiss seat tied just like you see in this video, never had a problem (other than it is uncomfortable as hell). Remember this, if it's comfortable standing, it will suck under load. It should be uncomfortably tight while standing, and then it will feel fine under load.
toddsedlak 1 month ago
We use 12 feat of 7/16 inch nylon rope, it fits everyone, even the biggest guys, the smaller guys just tuck the excess in their pockets. That was Air Assault school instructor taught by the way.
woopsme 6 months ago
very nice
camgeo123 6 months ago
Very good!
I'm putting together a survival kit and to learn Rappel because Japan happens very natural disasters.
This type of instruction helps a lot!
All the best!
paulosemifusa 6 months ago
Maybe mention that when your going through the crotch do not cross the lines, saw one kid do that at summer camp he could not walk for 30 minutes.
denny599 6 months ago
i dont do the half hitch cause it hurts my waist
2erasers 7 months ago
Being the Marine I am I had to teach others how to tie this and not just play with myself like some other branches. Never had all those half hitches. Way I was taught the straps came through the legs and then up over the waist and roped around to the inside and finally out to your waist side. Tie your square knot and add some over hand knots that are flat against the square and tuck the loose ends in your pocket. I know words can be hard to visualize but there are vids with this done right.
Rook098 7 months ago
saved my friend's unncle's life oonce. he had a rope and he was at the top of an unstable cliff after he fell from a hike. ten minutes later it collapesed but he made himself a swiss seat and got down.
MajicLaMa 7 months ago
haha, thanks, if I forgot how to tie this, I would've dropped from too many gigs from raiders x_X
VaizardAnimation 7 months ago
@VaizardAnimation Lmao, Same Here
CigaRilloMuzik 6 months ago
I'm Army Air Assault. During the 10 toughest days in the Army, I had to tie this in 90 seconds ...rappel 90 ft from a Blackhawk ...and tie this harness over and over again, ultimately with my eyes closed. I took my rope and carabiner with me everywhere to include Iraq and Afghanistan. ***THIS IS NOT HOW YOU TIE A SWISS SEAT!**** Use this method at your own risk. Its close and will probiably work, but I say again, dude is teaching it wrong.
billwilson71 8 months ago
This is the only set of instructions I found online that made clear that you make half hitches to secure the leg loops. Well done. Even though I prefer other improvised harnesses to over the Swiss Seat, the more ways you know, the more options you have.
gregiep 9 months ago
verygood video i have seen some that comepleately suck
matzmonkey88 9 months ago
it hurts ur balls
joshuawatson1998 9 months ago
@joshuawatson1998 just remember to clench your fists and close your eyes as you run. it doesnt do anything to help with the pain but it at least lets other people know to not try this at home;)
AwokenDemon 8 months ago
Awesome
djjack123412345 9 months ago
Thank you!. I tried it out yesterday, but i modified it a bit for extra comfort ( i thought ). Ended up almost snapping my left ball when the stupid rope failed and then got attached to something again...But . ITS TACTICAL xD
JukkAMoviE 9 months ago
very nice video, thanks... are those crye precision pants?
icjinu 10 months ago
Mind mentioning where you got that fancy belt in the video description...? :)
LiamusShakirus 10 months ago
great visual and great explanation. this is going to the fav list...
FixedByDoc 10 months ago
Remember to screw down so you don't screw up. Hahaha
ballab911 10 months ago
Great demo! This has been mentioned previously, but I believe you may be referring to your overhand knots as half hitches in this video? Thanks for posting just the same!
TheCanukian 10 months ago
thatsa nice video and ps nice ass
TINAPENA2 10 months ago
thanksfor the video andnice ass
TINAPENA2 10 months ago
thanks for the great video :)
zeljkothegreekserb 11 months ago
Great little instructional vid!? Used to use this seat in Aussie Army,superb(had forgotten how!)Many thanks,Rob.:-)
farsightalliance 11 months ago
After the square knot, you tied an overhand safety knot, NOT a half hitch which is part of a clove hitch. A half hitch is used in conjunction with either a clove hitch or a figure eight on a bight to help secure a tool being raised or lowered . All knots and hitches should be secured with an overhand safety knot.
asstchief48 11 months ago
The swiss seat is perfect if you only have rope but it's probably not the most comfortable, it works tho
hewittdj1 1 year ago
thanks for this..you showed me how to make a swiss seat so i can do my job a little better...thanks so much...take care
The1ghosthunter 1 year ago
Good vid, thankx bro
picklefork21 1 year ago
Hey Dude, at 1:26 ,
STIFFY
mrpaddyd98 1 year ago
i was taut the same way in cadets, if you put it on rite and do it rite is is verry comfortible. i camped in a tree on a paint ball exersise using the swiss seat. a verry usefull thing to know. thanx for posting i couldnt do a better job showing it.
BoomStickSgt 1 year ago
um I'm really not trying to be immature but does that, or could that really hurt your private part?
NatureGuyProductions 1 year ago
@NatureGuyProductions yes it does but if you dont have a strap type harness then yeah
silentsniper441 1 year ago
@NatureGuyProductions The rope goes to both sides of your junk, so it only hurts if the rope slips to the middle, which hasn't happened to me. That being said, the rope still hurts the inside of the thighs quite a bit. Once I'm done climbing only about 15 feet, I can't get down to the ground fast enough.
FoiledFailure 1 year ago
you're the best ....i've tried this 3 days ago and i harmed my testicles....
sorry for my bad english...
JohnSoapMactavish 1 year ago
nice cockring
Oldfrisian 1 year ago
Excellent demo video. Thanks.
Hobohube 1 year ago
Do you know of any caves around the san antonio area? Ones that are not tourist attractions? lol
labartic 1 year ago
Can you combine the swiss seat with your riggers belt? How would that be done; placing the caribiner through the loop on the riggers belt and the swiss seat? Thanks.
missgoodreputation 1 year ago
I seem to remember the swiss seat from JROTC Raider a bit differently, we called what was shown in the video a Ranger Seat. Same with BCT-AIT. This seat does seem more secure but slower to prep.
Jeremy H.
Plank Owner, ITS Tac.
Reynard13Fuchs 1 year ago
I'm sorry but the first step is to use webbing, and start with the center piont resting on your neck. Bring the two leads through your legs and outward, then around. Feed the trailing ends through the large loop created by the webbing around your neck in corisponding opposit directions. Then take the webbing loop off of your neck and pull both tags tight to where they are comfortable. The next step is to take both leads and guide them through the triangle and then wrap them around your waist
adrolab27 1 year ago
ha u can see his balls.......lol
splintercelldude57 1 year ago
@splintercelldude57 kid, you're an idiot...
DarwinSheriff 1 year ago
Oi! Flashbacks to Air Assault School, Ft Campbell, 22 years ago...
JemmetGK 1 year ago
is this the same swiss seat method they teach at Air Assault School? ljamnbdclkjnhasldcnblkajsdnlcskajnbd.lkc
tiffntony1 1 year ago
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tiffntony1 1 year ago
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tiffntony1 1 year ago
Very good video helped me alot i do a raiders program with my army jrotc and i needed to know this for a bridge. very instructional.
L2loveme 1 year ago
hey i got rotc and i tied it in 25 seconds
aj32515 1 year ago
Hmmm... Army taught me to screw up!? Our carabiners where tapered though with the wider bell on the crew side of the gate, wander if that makes a difference in the proper method...
RebelSapper 1 year ago
What kind of belt are you wearing in this video..... Some guy on ebay sells custom made belts like this for smokejumpers..... Where did you get yours?...
I dig it.
rainmechanic 1 year ago
My girlfriend forces me to do such stuff with ropes all the time. I tell you guys, i dont like it one bit.
DudeNumberOnePlus 1 year ago
Very well done. Your instructions make it really easy to remember. I'm taking some beginners up about 15' of class 3 in a few weeks. This is a perfect solution in case someone gets stuck.
greencertifiedweb 1 year ago
It'd be nice to find a video on how to tie the Studebaker seat which is just a modified version of the swiss seat. This video is great & dead on, slow enough to follow & clear images, do one on the Studebaker seat; it's more comfortable in the groin area & only takes a little more rope & a couple extra steps.
Brenjen67 1 year ago
NICE
MrGadjetable 1 year ago
thank you, very useful for jrotc raiders
reeddibich1995 1 year ago 19
oh hung like MULE!
PMAN46 1 year ago
Awesome! Thank you very much, this is a GREAT video, like all others done by ITS tac.
MrColdghost 1 year ago
Cool demo! Keep up the great work.
TheSurviver72 1 year ago
great video..thanks indeed
Boliverianoz 1 year ago
awesome instructional video, thank you so much for posting it.
TheGarrettPatterson 2 years ago
5/5
Sgtbegood 2 years ago
i was actually taught to make the half hitches differently to where the rope runs all the way around and back to your hip
shelby67gt5 2 years ago
Great vid! thanks.
willyBside 2 years ago
Try buying Tubular nylon from a climbing equipment store. Much more commfy
muffdiver0069 2 years ago
Thank you so much for such a great instructional video. I learned how to tie this when I was in ROTC. It's been 15 years ago. I completely forgot. I think in survival situation this is very important to know. Do you think 550 would hurt too much? That is what usually people have in their BOBs.
CipherNameRaVeN 2 years ago
@CipherNameRaVeN If that's all you have, I'd make sure I had enough to double it up because I've seen 550 snap easily under the right strain. Do yourself a favor and carry 12 ft. of rope.
ITStactical 2 years ago 2
@CipherNameRaVeN im currently in ROTC and im just looking at knots for the hell of it
marinecor23 5 months ago
great video, short and to the point.
lilcobra58 2 years ago
Cool video. Just how I remember to tie the Swiss. One thing, are you sure you put the biner on correctly? Again, nice video.
grbroussard 2 years ago
@grbroussard Yes, always remember to "Screw Down, So You Don't Screw Up." If Gravity starts to pull on the locking portion of the biner, you want Mr. Gravity to tighten it, not loosen it.
ITStactical 2 years ago 3
LOVE IT!!! Good ol' Mr. Gravity!!!
grbroussard 2 years ago
@ITStactical Assuming you're right handed, I'd say your friend Mr. Gravity must be pulling the wrong way over there, in other words, I think grboussard is right. But then again, I'm new to all this :) Nice vid!
vassie11 1 year ago
5 stars!
simpleman601 2 years ago
Hey thanks for the vid; I made a swiss seat during Basic for the Army but forgot to over the last 2 years, thanks.
ArmyCBTENGR 2 years ago
Glad you found it useful! Thanks for the comment!
ITStactical 2 years ago
ummm wold you happen to be alble to show how to use it?
S0M0NE45 2 years ago
We definitely will, just waiting until it warms up here in TX again to get out and climb.
ITStactical 2 years ago
Great stuff! My first subscription after several years on youtube.
PompousFlea 2 years ago
PompousFlea, It's great to get feedback like this, thank you for your support!
ITStactical 2 years ago
5 Stars, simple and clean, best on youtube.
LaatRasha 2 years ago 17
Thank you!!!
ITStactical 2 years ago
The Swiss Seat has saved me many times as a Fire Fighter...pay attention people! haha
JSK706 2 years ago
Just a small technical point. After you tied off with a square knot, you locked of the ends with what you described as half hitches, but they looked like overhand knots to me. I would definitely recommend the overhand as it is a stronger knot vs. the half hitch, and the purpose is to secure the square knot which can capsize if loaded unevenly. Otherwise great video. Appreciate your professional work.
T10Charlie93 2 years ago
T10,
Yes, those are overhand knots. Thank you for pointing that out :) Thank you for your comment, and the kind words!
ITStactical 2 years ago
wow, never knew about that. Along with almost everything you guys teach! Keep up the GREAT work! I will deff. be supporting you guys by wearing a patch proudly on my shoulder.
JohnGaltAlias 2 years ago
John, we all sincerely appreciate your comment, and are glad you're finding the information worthwhile! Thank you for supporting ITS, and we'd love to see that patch!
ITStactical 2 years ago
Im sorry if this is a stupid question but wouldnt that hurt your package when you rappel? It looks a little uncomfortable around the "unmentionable" area. Anyways, Nice video
chingchangchongz 2 years ago
Yes and no... It is uncomfortable, but it serves it's purpose in an emergency situation. Thanks for the comment, and glad you enjoyed the video!
ITStactical 2 years ago
How is that in comfort compared to a rigers belt? Ive used a belt but never this
juggernautbjj77 2 years ago
A Swiss Seat, in my opinion is more comfortable than a riggers belt because there's leg support. However, it's much more convenient to wear a riggers belt than to carry 12 feet of rope. Both will do the job in an emergency situation though.
ITStactical 2 years ago