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The '''tumble hitch''' (a.k.a. a better [[Highwayman's hitch]], Bank Robbers Knot, Getaway hitch or Quick-release knot) is a quick-release draw loop [[knot]] used for temporarily securing a [[rope]] that will need to be released easily and cleanly. |
The '''tumble hitch''' (a.k.a. a better [[Highwayman's hitch]], Bank Robbers Knot, Getaway hitch or Quick-release knot) is a quick-release draw loop [[knot]] used for temporarily securing a [[rope]] that will need to be released easily and cleanly. The hitch can be untied with a tug of the working end. The line does not need to be pulled from around the object. |
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The Notable Knot Index recommends the |
The Notable Knot Index recommends the tumble hitch as a more stable hitch than [[Highwayman's hitch]]. It's a similar hitch, but less prone to capsizing because the main part remains passive and the locking is done by two successive bights of the working part (no end needed) wrapping each time around both the standing part and the post/pole before a bight of it being pushed into the previous bight thus locking it.<ref>{{Cite web|publisher=Notable Knot Index|url=http://notableknotindex.webs.com/tumblehitch.html|title=The Tumble Hitch|accessdate=2012-02-25}}</ref> |
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Usually two locking turns suffice for a knot strong enough for most purposes but more may be added as needed. |
Usually two locking turns suffice for a knot strong enough for most purposes but more may be added as needed. |
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Revision as of 19:08, 9 August 2015
| Tumble hitch | |
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| Category | Hitch |
| Releasing | Non-jamming |
| Typical use | Quick-release, draw loop hitch |
| Caveat | potentially unstable, can be made solid by using more rope |
| Instructions | [1] |
The tumble hitch (a.k.a. a better Highwayman's hitch, Bank Robbers Knot, Getaway hitch or Quick-release knot) is a quick-release draw loop knot used for temporarily securing a rope that will need to be released easily and cleanly. The hitch can be untied with a tug of the working end. The line does not need to be pulled from around the object.
The Notable Knot Index recommends the tumble hitch as a more stable hitch than Highwayman's hitch. It's a similar hitch, but less prone to capsizing because the main part remains passive and the locking is done by two successive bights of the working part (no end needed) wrapping each time around both the standing part and the post/pole before a bight of it being pushed into the previous bight thus locking it.[1]
Usually two locking turns suffice for a knot strong enough for most purposes but more may be added as needed.
Tying
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Tumble hitch 1: Bight over beam
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Tumble hitch 2: Working part over standing part, around beam, through bight1
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Tumble hitch 3: Working part over standing part, around beam, through bight2
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Tumble hitch 4: Tigthened
See also
References
- ^ "The Tumble Hitch". Notable Knot Index. Retrieved 2012-02-25.
