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Boating Knots: Hitches

to be secure. This knot tends to jam, so it works
in places where a strong hitch is needed. Since it
does sometimes jam, do not use this knot when
the hitch needs to be untied quickly. This knot may
also be used by campers and climbers who need
to suspend gear or to tie it down in less than ideal
conditions, such as a high wind.

Buntline H XXitch: Step 3 Buntline Hitch: Step 4
XX

XXXake the working end around Tuck the working end back
T
XXX
and through the loop from the through the knot, forming a
back, as shown in the photo- half hitch. The final tuck of the
graph. working end within the knot
makes the buntline hitch work.
Tighten the knot, then pull the
standing part to snug the knot
against the attachment point.

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