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moku whipping
Again, I am uncertain as to the source of the name armed forces). The product of this kind of Hitching
of this style – much has been lost in the sources of is much simpler than the etymology of the word.
the names of the knots that should, in my opinion, We start with two cords and rotate our hitches in
be recovered, so I may make this the subject of my opposing directions, one at a time, around the rail
next task! The word moku may have come from the or rod. This produces a double helix structure and
Hawaiian language (moku means island) or from provides a superb gripping surface for holding on to
the Finnish language (it means a recruit, as in the any rail or round surface.

in succession. on reaching the
1 Tie two pieces of line with 4 Tie each strand left and right
crossing of one strand over
the other, pick one to cross
an overhand knot around
over the other before tying it
the base material, one to
the left and one to the in a Half Hitch.
right, one below the other.

2 Tie a Half Hitch with

the first strand, here to
the left.

The Moku Whipping in place, showing the double-
helix shape around the base rod or rail. In this
situation it is used as a hand-grip.

3 Tie the second

strand in the
opposite
direction, here
to the right.