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carabiner gates so that they open on top. To use, pull on the unweighted side of the rope and voilàthe
pack, or your friend, rises. (If you've threaded the rope wrong, it will be able to slide in both
directions; test before you commit.) Relax your grip, and the carabiners pin the rope, letting you
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Garda Hart Knot.
hold the weight with little effort. Don't let go of the rope, however, as the Garda Hart can slip. Watch
that the knot doesn't creep up onto the carabiner gates and unclip itself.
Common Use s
Emergency pack hauling
Assisting a partner up a pitch
