Pile Hitch This is a very simple but useful hitch for tying around a post. It is ideal for mooring.
How to tie a Pile Hitch
(A) Make a bight in the rope. Make a turn around the post (winding the standing part upwards). (B) B A
C (C) Now take the loop up and over the post with the other hand. (D)
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(E) Pull on the standing parts to tighten Very quick to tie which means it is ideal for quickly mooring a boat or similar.
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