Distel Hitch

Steps
Preparing the rope…

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  1. 1

    Arrange the hitch cord

    Keep both ends of the smaller cord available below the host rope.

  2. 2

    Make the first upper turn

    Wind around the host rope above the lower attachment area.

  3. 3

    Complete four upper turns

    Continue in the same direction with four adjacent turns.

  4. 4

    Bring the end down

    Cross the outside of the turn band diagonally toward the lower side.

  5. 5

    Make the lower hitch

    Wrap once below the band and tuck the end under the diagonal.

  6. 6

    Check the four-one pattern

    Keep both cord ends below the hitch. The cord eyes and connector used in practical systems are outside this close-up.