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How To Tie A Tautline Hitch?

Peter Salisbury
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The taut-line hitch knot is a great knot to tie around an object if you need to the hitch to move freely.

This knot can be useful if you are kayak camping because it can be used for securing a tent to tent poles.

Step 1:Ā Loop the end of your rope around the object.

Step 2: Loop the end of the line around the initial line feed twice.

Step 3: Loop the end of the line further up on the initial line feed one more time.

Step 4: Pull the end of the rope to tighten.

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Peter Salisbury

Iā€™m Pete. I am the owner of KayakHelp.com. I was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, I grew up kayaking, fishing, sailing, and partaking in outdoor adventures around the Great Lakes. When I am not out on the water, you can find me skiing in the mountains, reading my favorite books, and spending time with my family.