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hIGhwaYMan’S hItCh



         A knot for situations where a quick release
         might be needed.

         When  a  temporary  hitch is needed,  such  as mooring a   over the side of a tall ship. Whether or not it was used by
         small craft for a short amount of time, the highwayman’s   highwaymen (robbers) as a quick-release tether for horses,
         hitch (also known as a draw hitch) does an excellent job. It   when a fast getaway was a part of job, is not known, but it
         works well for lowering light loads, like lowering a gear bag   works well for temporarily tethering animals.




         Highwayman’s Hitch: Step 1                          Highwayman’s Hitch: Step 2


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         Form  a  loop  in  the  working  end  of  the  rope   Form a second loop in the working end and
         behind the attachment point. A long working          pass it over the front of the attachment point.
         end will be needed to complete this knot.

                          Red    light

          Do not use this knot for heavy work since it can fall
          apart earlier than required.

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