Highpoint hitch
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| Highpoint hitch | |
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| Names | Highpoint hitch, High post hitch |
| Category | Hitch |
| Related | Buntline hitch |
| Releasing | Non-jamming |
| Typical use | Quick-release, draw loop hitch |
| ABoK | #398, #1809 |
The highpoint hitch (or high post hitch[1]) is a type of knot used to attach a rope to an object. The main feature of the hitch is that it is very secure, yet if tied as a slipped knot it can be released quickly and easily with one pull, even after heavy loading. The highpoint hitch is tied in the same manner as a slipped buntline hitch until the final turn, where they diverge.[2]
The highpoint hitch is very secure, since any load will tighten the turns against each other, at the same time tightening the grip on the working end.
