Published by: Phil D. Smith
The ANCHOR HITCH is one of the STRONGEST ties that one car?, fasten to mountain hardware, for the tying end not only adds to the dimension of the bearing but also cushions it. The DOUBLED hitch, tied by
taking a second exactly parallel turn with a longer end, is an IMPROVEMENT and a good absorbent for a shock load such as a fall on the safety line. See description and Fig. 37. or without a carabiner. the DOUBLED tie can also serve as a “STOPPER” in the end of a line that might escape-for instance, a lowering line, al. ascending line, a rappel line, etc. It is even more efficient if a ring or washer is placed ahead of it.