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tIMBer hItCh

Temporarily attaches a rope to an object for dragging,
raising, or lowering.

A fundamental knot, the timber hitch serves as a short-
term noose, quickly tying a rope to a heavy object that
needs to be moved by pulling, dragging, lifting, or lower-
ing. It is very secure under tension and never jams. But be
careful: Those new to knots often tie this one incorrectly,
and then the knot fails.

Timber Hitch: Step 1 Timber Hitch: Step 2

KnOtS YOU need: CaMPInG KnOtS

Pass the working end around the object to be Twist the working end around itself (not around
moved and then behind and around the stand- the standing part) at least three times. The
ing part. number of twists can be increased to boost
the grip of the knot, depending on the size and
Red light weight of the object. Tighten by pulling on the
Slack in the rope and erratic pulling on the rope standing part.
can loosen this knot.

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