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How to tie the Girth Hitc,( Strap, Cow, Lanyard Hitch, or Lark's Head)Pass the loop of the strap round the harness, strap, or rope. Thread the other end of the strap through the loop. Make sure the strap lies neatly and then pull it tight.
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More details about the The Girth, Strap, Cow, Lanyard Hitch, or Lark's Head
Structure: The Girth Hitch is much more familiar than many of us recognize: it is the same knot we use to link a pair of elastic bands. It is known by many names including: strap hitch (ABOK # 1694, p 294), cow hitch, lark's head (and lark's foot), and lanyard hitch.
Uses: The Girth Hitch attaches a sling or a webbing strap loop to your harness or to another sling, strap, or rope. It is also often employed when slings are used to connect anchor points to a static rope in a top-rope set-up.
Pros and Cons It is probably the quickest and easiest knot to learn. However it reduces the strength of a sling more than when a carabiner is used to join two slings.
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Disclaimer: Any activity that involves ropes is potentially hazardous. Lives may be at risk - possibly your own. Considerable attention and effort have been made to ensure that these descriptions are accurate. However, many critical factors cannot be controlled, including: the choice of materials; the age, size, and condition of ropes; and the accuracy with which these descriptions have been followed. No responsibility is accepted for incidents arising from the use of this material.
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