Description
Typically used by arborists, the Quick Hitch is a simple and fast way to pull up a second rope. It is also quick and easy to undo.
History
The first known mention of the Quick Hitch was in the National Arborist Association magazine 'The Treeworker' in the September 1996 issue. However the knot is identical in structure to the Slipped Lapp Knot which has been known for centuries and is named for the Laplanders in Northern Scandinavia.
Structure
The Quick Hitch topology is identical in structure to the the Slipped Lapp Knot. Interestingly, this knot (Quick Hitch/Lapp Knot) can be used as a hitch, bend or binding knot depending on the application.
Warning
Verify tying technique with a skilled instructor where knot failure could cause property damage, injury, or death.
Common Uses
- attach a hauling line to another rope so that rope can be pulled up quickly.
- haul a heavier rope into position using a lighter line.
- temporarily connect two ropes for quick retrieval.
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