Releasable Double Overhand Slip Hitch

This hitch can be used when you have knots in both the pull cord and main rope while maintaining retrievability.

Step 1: Tie a Double Overhand Slip Hitch

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Step 2: Take the pull rope and insert a bight of rope through the Slip Hitch while leaving a long tail on the pull rope.

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Step 3: Place another bight of rope through the loop of the Slip Hitch.

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Step 4: Tighten and dress the knot. Make sure that the upper bight cannot go over the tail of the main rope.

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Youtube video of Angel Vlachopoulo tying this hitch:


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