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81. Pole Lashing

                                                        Uses: lashing poles for carrying

                                                        Pros: quick and secure

                                                        Cons: may require cutting short lengths of
                                                        rope








                                                        82. Slip Knot Trucker’s Hitch

                                                        Uses: tying cargo on vehicles, securing tarps
                                                        over stacked material

                                                        Pros: tight, secure, adjustable

                                                        Cons: uses a lot of rope; may be difficult to
                                                        untie






               83. Sheepshank

               Uses: shortening a line; bypassing a worn section, slinging a ladder

               Pros: strong, secure under constant load

               Cons: insecure if subjected to movement











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