OutdoorsTried-and-true tip
A knot you can untie quickly under tension
The slipped hitch can be released quickly even when the line is under tension.
- Time
- ⏱ 5 min
- Difficulty
- ◆ medium
What you need
- Line
How to do it
- Take a line you want to be able to release quickly.
- Tie the slipped hitch following an illustrated knot guide.
Variations
- It is often used for temporary mooring.
Sources
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- koblenz.dlrg.de (opens in a new tab)
Der Slipstek ermöglicht ein schnelles Lösen einer unter Zug stehenden Leine.“ (Zeilenumbrüche im PDF entfernt)
