What is the Rolling Hitch used for?

Attach one rope to another already under tension, to relieve or transfer load; Secure a line to a mast or pipe when the pull runs along its axis; Take the load off a jammed rope (for example, freeing a line stuck on a winch); Attach tent or awning guy lines to a vertical post; Make an adjustable sliding grip on ropes and poles.

How do you tie the Rolling Hitch?

The Rolling Hitch is a hitch tied to hold when the pull comes almost parallel to the mast, cable, or rope it's tied to, without sliding along it. It's the right choice when you need to "hitch a ride" on a tensioned rope or secure something that pulls sideways. Firm, reliable, and easy to adjust. Follow the illustrated step-by-step, with a photo for every stage, on Desbravai.

Is the Rolling Hitch hard to tie?

The Rolling Hitch is rated easy, in the Hitches category and is taught with a photo at every stage on Desbravai.

What precautions apply when using the Rolling Hitch?

The direction of the wraps matters: the two locking turns must sit on the side the pull comes from; It doesn't hold well if the pull is perpendicular (90°) to the object; it's made for parallel pull; On very smooth or wet surfaces it can slip; test before trusting it with load.

Rolling Hitch

Q: What other names does the Rolling Hitch have?

It is also known as Rolling Hitch, Magnus Hitch, Nudo Rodante, Vuelta Rodada, Nó rolante, Volta rolante, Nó de Magnus. (ABOK #1734)

Hitch that holds under pull parallel to a mast, cable, or another rope without slipping

Also called: Rolling Hitch, Magnus Hitch, Nudo Rodante, Vuelta Rodada, Nó rolante, Volta rolante, Nó de Magnus · ABOK #1734

What it is for

Attach one rope to another already under tension, to relieve or transfer load
Secure a line to a mast or pipe when the pull runs along its axis
Take the load off a jammed rope (for example, freeing a line stuck on a winch)
Attach tent or awning guy lines to a vertical post
Make an adjustable sliding grip on ropes and poles