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Jam-Resistant Hitches that Don't "Need" a Slip, from smallest to BIGGEST
DerekSmith:
Could I propose the Simple Hitch ABOK #49 for the number 1 position
knot4u:
How do other people feel about the Anchor Bend and Fisherman Bend? Are they too jam-prone for this list?
Hrungnir:
Four hitches I would like to add to the list: Pile Hitch, Cow Hitch, Sailor Hitch, Tautline Hitch.
Is the list for right angle pulls only?
I personally wouldn't put the Double Half Hitch or Anchor Bend in a top ten non-jamming list. However, the Clove Hitch usually doesn't need a slip either, and qualifies by the criteria given.
roo:
--- Quote from: knot4u on March 06, 2012, 07:30:36 PM ---.... arranged from smallest to BIGGEST. I will be changing this original post as replies below convince me why I should.
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Maybe it's worth asking: How large is the hitching object? Once you start talking about hitches that require more than one pass around the object, it makes a big difference.
knot4u:
--- Quote from: roo on March 07, 2012, 12:38:54 AM ---
--- Quote from: knot4u on March 06, 2012, 07:30:36 PM ---.... arranged from smallest to BIGGEST. I will be changing this original post as replies below convince me why I should.
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Maybe it's worth asking: How large is the hitching object? Once you start talking about hitches that require more than one pass around the object, it makes a big difference.
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Good question, assume the object has unlimited size. So, let's say more wraps around the object means a bigger hitch. Of course, that's not always true, but it's an acceptable rule for the purpose of this list.
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