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shorten or elongate the dis-
tance between the hitch and
the climber. Unlike anchor
connections with a PAS/
Chain Reactor (daisy link)
or daisy chain, a clove hitch
can be measured to the
exact distance a climber may
need to stay secured at cliff’s
edge. The clove hitch is best
The clove hitch used on an HMS or a pear-
functions most shaped carabiner.
consistently when tied
to an HMS or a pear-
shaped carabiner.

To tie the clove hitch, form a loop.
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