Deck General · Knots & Bends
A rolling hitch differs from a clove hitch in that a rolling hitch:
- AIs used only on fiber line, never on wire
- BResists a pull along the axis of the object it is tied to✓ Correct
- CCreates a fixed loop rather than attaching to a spar
- DRequires a thimble to protect the line
Explanation
The rolling hitch (also called Magnus hitch) grips against a lengthwise pull along the spar or line it is tied to. It is used to take the load off a jammed block or to attach a stopper to a hawser under strain. The clove hitch resists a perpendicular pull but will slip under an axial load.
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