Usage
The Swing Hitch is used to tie a rope for a swing to a spar or tree branch.
Warning
Verify tying technique with a skilled instructor where knot failure could cause property damage, injury, or death.
Also known as
- Rope Swing Knot
- Tire Swing Knot
ABOK
Structure
The Swing Hitch has a structure similar to the Clove Hitch but is more secure, even when subjected to a shifting load.
Strength/Reliability
The Swing Hitch is stable even when the load end moves. This is a desirable quality for a rope swing in that it reduces the wear on the rope. Many other hitches have a tendency to saw back and forth when the load shifts causing wear on both the rope and the branch or spar to which it is attached.
