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Double cat’s paw
KNOT SCORE
Slings are commonly used for lifting heavy objects, and can be simply Strength
hitched onto a hook for lifting. Alternatively, a double cat’s paw can be Security
put into the bight to ensure the line doesn’t slide off the hook. The knot’s Diffi culty Tying
main credentials are that it won’t slip or jam – both key characteristics for Diffi culty Untying
Usefulness
any hook hitch.

1 Attach the sling to the cargo using 2 Tuck the bight under itself to 3 Twist both loops towards the
a suitable hitch (a cow hitch will do create two loops. centre of the knot – one clockwise
the trick, see page 49). the other anticlockwise.

5 Bring the loops together
and place them over the
hook. Tighten the knot by
pulling on both legs.

4 Put in two or three twists,
depending on how slippery the rope
is and how heavy the load is.

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