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| Names | Adjustable grip hitch, Adjustable hitch |
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| Category | Hitch |
| Related | Taut-line hitch |
| Releasing | Non- jamming |
| Typical use | Keep slack in a rope. |
The adjustable grip hitch is a simple and useful hitch which may easily be shifted up and down the rope while slack. It will hold fast when loaded, but slip when shock loaded until tension is relieved enough for it to again hold fast.
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