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GIrth hItCh

Used for quickly attaching a loop to any object.

Simple and fast to apply, the girth hitch (or ring hitch) has
many uses. It attaches a pre-sewn or pre-tied loop or sling
to any fixed object. It can be used to connect loops or the knot that ties the cord into a loop
attach a loop to a climbing harness from which gear can should be positioned to the side of the loop,
be hung. Climbers often use a girth hitch in slings of web- not at the bottom where it could get in the
bing, but it works in any type of rope or cordage. way.

Girth Hitch: Step 1 Girth Hitch: Step 2

KnOtS YOU need: CLIMBInG KnOtS

Pass the loop around the object to which it is Bring one half of the loop through the other
to be attached. half, and tighten by pulling on the lower half.

gReeN light

This knot is often used in camping and could be
helpful to boaters for numerous jobs, such as creat-
ing loops from which gear can be hung.

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