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74. Pedigree Cow Hitch

Uses: hitching to rails, posts, and rings,
hanging gear

Pros: only cow hitch with a single load-
bearing part; secure in any direction

Cons: not among the most secure hitches; can
be difficult to untie

75. Cow Hitch with Toggle

Uses: hanging gear from horizontal ropes or
rails

Pros: quick and easy to tie and untie; works
when only a bight is available

Cons: insecure; will slip if loaded unevenly;
requires a toggle

76. Mooring Hitch

Uses: quick-release adjustable hitch for constant light loads

Pros: releases instantly and adjustable far from the fixed object

Cons: insecure

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