How to Tie a Boom Hitch

How to Tie a Boom Hitch: "

A boom hitch is an effective knot that securely attaches a line to a fixed object, like a pipe or pole. Here is how to tie it.

Steps

1. 
   Toss a rope over the pole or other object you want to attach it to. Let both ends dangle.
   
2. 
   Take a working end and cross it over the other end.
   
3. 
   Take the same working end, pull it underneath the pole, and loop it over the rope.
   
4. 
   Take that same end and repeat step two, looping it over other parts of the rope. Continue doing this as many times as you like for added security.
   
5. 
   When you're done, complete the knot by pulling the working end under a loop and tightening.
   

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Things You'll Need

• Rope
  

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Sources and Citations

• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boom_hitch – research source
  

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