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Rolling hitch

Technical visualRolling hitch
Rolling hitchThree visual stages of a rolling hitch: make two turns on the load side, cross to the other side, then make a final turn and tuck the working end beneath itself.123two load-side turnscross overfinal turn + tuck
Rolling hitchThree visual stages of a rolling hitch: make two turns on the load side, cross to the other side, then make a final turn and tuck the working end beneath itself.1two load-side turns2cross over3final turn + tuck
Dress and load the hitch in its intended direction; holding deteriorates when the direction changes or on slippery line.

Use

Attaching a line to another line or object where the load will pull mainly in one direction.

Useful for taking strain off another loaded line.

Sequence

Make a turn around the object toward the expected direction of pull.

Make a second turn beside the first, also on the load side.

Cross to the opposite side.

Make a final turn.

Tuck the working end beneath itself.

Dress and load in the intended direction.

Limitations

Holding ability deteriorates if:

loaded in the wrong direction

tied incorrectly

used on very slippery modern line

the loading changes direction repeatedly

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