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Butt hitch
In rigging, a butt hitch is a simple yet essential technique used to tie off the "butt" (the fat, bottom end) of a log or branch.
While a top-tie keeps the piece upright, the butt hitch is used to control the swing or to keep the piece from kicking out and smashing into the trunk (or the climber!) as it's lowered.
🛠️ Why Use a Butt Hitch?
- Total Control: It keeps the piece parallel to the trunk while it’s being lowered. No wild swinging.
- Balanced Loads: On long, heavy limbs, you often use a "top-and-butt" rig. The top line takes the weight, and the butt hitch (connected to a tag line) guides the piece to the ground.
- Safety: It prevents the log from "pivoting" unexpectedly. If you only tie the top, the bottom can kick back toward you like a lethal see-saw.
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