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Part Seven

Hitches

Tie a hitch when you need to connect two objects with a length of rope.
Unlike loop knots, in which the rope is tied to itself and is independent of
the object encircled, hitches generally depend upon the object to which
they are tied for their form and integrity: remove the object, and there is no

knot. They are often tied around roughly cylindrical objects like trees, posts,
rails, stakes, poles, bitts, and bollards.

58. Marlinespike Hitch

Uses: temporary “handle” for pulling line

Pros: quick, easy, unties instantly

Cons: strictly temporary; can slip

59. Round Turn and Two Half Hitches

Uses: hitch or adjustable noose for
perpendicular loads, e.g., boats, tarp
ridgelines

Pros: strong and fairly secure, easy to tie and
untie, adjustable

Cons: can slip, adjustment not as secure as
Taut Line Hitch

60. Turn and Two Half Hitches

Uses: hitch or adjustable noose for perpendicular loads, e.g., boats, clotheslines

Pros: uses less rope and easier to adjust than Round Turn version

Cons: somewhat less secure than Round Turn version

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