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rOLLInG hItCh

A knot for situations where the load will be applied at an
angle to the knot other than a right angle.

Many hitches suffer a loss of security when the load is ap-
plied in a direction other than a right angle. The rolling
hitch does not suffer such a loss as long as the tension is
relatively steady. It is, in effect, another modification of the When the load is applied,
clove hitch (see page 36). It works well on any cylindrical the knot grips the object
object, including the tying of a smaller line to a larger one. or line.

Rolling Hitch: Step 1 Rolling Hitch: Step 2

KnOtS YOU need: BOat KnOtS

With the working end, make two turns around Take the working end back up over the stand-
the object or around the larger line. ing part. Make another turn around the object
or larger line from underneath, and bring the
working end out underneath itself (as shown
gReeN light in the photograph). Tighten the turns by pull-

This knot is used in camping, climbing, and fishing. ing on the working end and the standing part
simultaneously.

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