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BULL hItCh
An even stronger, “beefier” variation on the
cow hitch.
The bull hitch offers stronger security than both the cow is heavily loaded, especially by a sudden jerk, it is most
hitch (see page 39) and the pedigree cow hitch (see page often used as a temporary tether and not in situations
40). It is, however, a bit more complex than those knots. where it will be left unguarded for a long time.
Because the bull hitch tends to jam if the standing part
Bull Hitch: Step 1 Bull Hitch: Step 2
KnOtS YOU need: CaMPInG KnOtS
Drape the working end of a rope over a rail or Wrap the working end in a complete turn
bar and bring it across the front of the stand- around the standing part of the rope.
ing part.
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