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Figure 1-5. The Bight Coil Hitch. Bring the last turn
up to form a long bight. Pass the bight down, and
B wrap it around the coil, then over its own turn, and
finally through the coil. Note that the wrap is made
from right to left, to form a clockwise loop at the start.
This makes for a fairer start.

Figure 1-6. The Gasket Coil Hitch. Using a long work-
ing end, make several wraps around the head of the
coil, each wrap lying atop the one previous. Always
start the wraps as with the Bight Coil Hitch, above,
so that the turns have a fair start. Finish by passing a
bight through the coil, then dropping it over the top.
When using this coil for a belayed line, always
make the wraps with the standing part; if you make
Figure 1-4A–B. Securing a coil on a pin (A). To secure them with the end, it is easier, but the turns of the
a large coil, hang it from a separate, toggled bit of line coil will deform from the weight of the rope when it
that is hitched or seized to a sheer pole (B). is hanging.

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