Page 167 - Buck Tilton "Knack Knots You Need"

When tightening any knot, follow the “work
snug and then tighten” guideline. Most knots
ZOOM require some coaxing to tighten. Take out the
slack a little at a time, removing it from both
the working and the standing ends, until the
knot allows no light to pass through its parts.
Last of all, give it a tightening tug.

Pole Hitch: Step 3 Pole Hitch: Step 4

Draw the objects together, bringing both ends Secure the ends with a square (reef) knot (see hItCheS
of the rope to the same side of the objects, as page 25).
shown in the photograph.

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