Adjustable grip hitch

Adjustable grip hitch

Knot-details
name= Adjustable grip hitch


names= Adjustable hitch
type= hitch
strength=
origin=
related= Taut-line hitch
releasing= Non- jamming
uses= Keep slack in a rope.
caveat=
abok_number=

The adjustable grip hitch is a simple and useful hitch which may easily be shifted up and down the rope while slack. It will hold fast when loaded, but slip when shock loaded until tension is relieved enough for it to again hold fast.


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