Without knowing the details, my guess would be that it was too short. If it was the French Prusik, its function also depends on the length of the tails like the VT.
Not sure who invented the Helical, but I first saw it in On Rope. Then saw it in a knot book labeled the Penberthy. The big difference between it and the other hitches being discussed is it has a single eye.
The hitch in CurSed's picture is the French Prusik, typically five or more wraps and...
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