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Girth Hitch

Making the Girth Hitch could possibly remind you of the way you put two
elastic bands together—and it is exactly because of this memory that you’d
find it easy to create this knot. A Girth Hitch is often able to weaken slings
that are attached to other ropes or straps, or to connect anchor points with

one another, as well.

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Instructions:

1. Let the loop pass through the rope, strap, or harness.
2. Then, make sure to thread it to the other end of the strap, and let it
lie neatly before pulling it tight.