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4. The prusik is a handy knot designed so that it shouldn’t
slip along the main thicker rope it is tied to but unlike
some knots, it only functions properly when tension is
maintained on the loop. Always keep this in mind when
using this knot.

Warning: It’s very important to properly train horses or mules to
stand calmly when they are tied to a highline. Working with large
animals can be extremely dangerous so this isn’t something you
should do unless both you and your animals have been properly
trained to use a highline. Even then, there is risk and danger
associated with this activity.

Two Half Hitch
Many people call this knot a “double half hitch” simply
because it’s tied, like the name implies, by tying two half
hitches. As described earlier in this book, a half hitch is sim-
ply an overhand knot that is tied around something. It is a
binding knot used for the purpose of attaching cordage to
an object such as a tree. One half hitch by itself under ten-
sion isn’t nearly as secure as when you tie a two half hitch
knot. This knot is also often used as a way of finishing or
locking down more complex knots.

Pros: This very basic binding knot has a tendency to con-
strict around the object it is tied to when tension is applied

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