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Truckers Hitch

First, tie a quick-release loop, such as an overhand loop, an appropriate distance from the working end. Then pass the working end through the tie-down point(the ring as shown here).

Bring the working end through the quick-release loop.

Pull the working end toward the tie-down point to create the amount on tension required.

When appropriate tension is in the rope, secure the knot with a half hitch or and aoverja=hand with draw loop, as shown.

Uses:

Provides leverage to take up slack in a rope.

Advantages:

Disadvantages:

Binding

Constrictor
Double Constrictor
Reef

Bends

Figure 8 Bend
Double Fisherman’s
Sheet Bend
Double Sheet Bend
Water

Stoppers

Overhand
Double Overhand
Figure 8

Hitches

Anglers
Clove
Distel
Half
Two Half
Munster
Rolling
Timber
Truckers

Loops

Alpine Butterfly Loop
Bowline
Bowline Two Turns
Figure 8 Follow Through
Noose
Palomar
Poachers
Prusik

Misc.

Tripod Lashing
Square Lashing
Swiss Seat
Barrel

Canebrake13