How do I tie a trucker's hitch?
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So basically I've heard of something called a "trucker's hitch". This is purportedly used to tie off chickenheads and is more secure than a girth hitch. I would definitely like to know how to do this since I've had a few hitched slings slip off on a climb! Please post a or link or something if you know. |
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Try here for the truckers hitch. animatedknots.com/truckers/ |
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Great, Thanks for the link. A few questions: |
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A trucker hitch is really no different than a girth hitch. Use a slip knot for chicken heads. It will cinch down better than a trucker/girth hitch. |
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+1 for the slip knot |
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I've been experimenting in the last few minutes, with a brand new 10mm dynemma sling. |
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Then don't pull on the other strand. |
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I'll tell my carabiner that when it is clipped to the sling hitched to the chickenhead. |
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I'm sure you'll be able to figure it out. |
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If you don't want it to slip and want to use a runner then any of the common friction hitches will work fine. A simple hedden knot would fit the bill. |
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Truckers Hitch and a Slip Knot are pretty much the same thing and are better to use on chickenheads and horns than a girth hitch. |