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Ropes, Knots, and Hitches

round Turn and
Two Half Hitches

A vARIAtIOn Of twO HALf
HItCHeS tHAt CReAteS A KnOt
Of unpARALLeLed StRengtH
Not only strong and dependable, this knot, when
tied correctly, never jams. Because weight applied
to the standing part pulls the rope in a straight line,
the breaking strength is not diminished by the round
turn and two half hitches. It is useful for securing
one end of a rope when the other end will be used
to fasten down bulky objects. You will find this knot
useful in camping and boating as well as climbing.

Round Turn & T XXwo Half Hitches: Round Turn & Two Half Hitches:
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Step 1 Step 2

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Take the working end of the Tie two half hitches (see page
rope around an object in a full 23) in the working end. Re-
round turn. member to tighten the first half
hitch before tying the second.

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