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STEP 2 Cross the running end to the left and behind the pole.
STEP 3 Bring the running end around the pole, tucking it under the crossing. Complete
four turns, tucking the end each time.
STEP 4 After the fourth turn, also tuck the running end under the first loop so that
both ends exit together.
After you are finished, use the running end as the end that will take strain. This will
allow the hitch to have its tenacious grip. Do this either by leaving a large excess of