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This
is not the Taut-line Hitch of my Boy Scout manual, but it has
some resemblance. Arborists occassionally use the knot shown here
and refer to it by that name, but I understand that it is not
the most popular knot in their field. I find that it does not
serve well as an ascender knot, tending to slip on the ropes that
cavers and climbers use. Be sure to tie a stopper knot in the
free end, since the end tends to pull through.
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Note: The performance of any ascending knot depends on the diameter, material, construction, and condition of both the main line and the ascender knot sling material. It may also depend on exactly how one ties the knot. Your knot’s performance can easily differ from mine. |
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