Swing Hitch
( Rope Swing Knot | Tire Swing Knot | ABOK #1693 )
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Usage
The Swing Hitch is used to tie a rope for a swing to a spar or tree branch.
Common Uses
- hang a swing from a tree branch, beam or horizontal spar.
- suspend a hammock, punching bag, or hanging chair from a beam.
- fasten a rope to a branch where it must grip tightly and not slide or twist.
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
- 1693
Structure
The Swing Hitch has superficial similarities 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.
