Temporary hold, e.g., stage scenery or mooring buoy
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Clove Hitch – Rope End Details
Found in: Arborist, Boating, Climbing, Hitches, Horse & Farm, Household, Scouting, Search & Rescue
Tying options: half hitches, using loops
Alternatives: You can tie the Clove Hitch in a few ways. You can use Threading the End, Half Hitches, or Stacked Loops.
Caution: The Clove Hitch (ABOK # 1245, p 224) was originally included here as a subject of criticism. It has two giant faults: it slips and, in a paradoxical manner, can also bind. It should raise significant suspicion when used by itself.
Alternatives: There are good alternatives available to the Clove Hitch:
Mooring:
- A Round Turn and Two Half Hitches
- Rolling Hitch
- Bowline
- Cleat Hitch
Temporary whipping for a frayed rope end
- Constrictor Knot
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