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7. Half Hitch

Uses: maintain light tension on an object that
must be easily released Pros: quick and easy
to tie and untie

Cons: insecure; slips easily

8. Slipped Half Hitch

Uses: maintain light tension on an object that
must be easily released Pros: easy to tie,
quicker to release than Half Hitch Cons:
insecure; slips easily

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