Which knot is used for hoisting a hook?

Which knot is used for hoisting a hook?

• A. Bowline loop with 3 twists for hoisting a hook
• B. Cats Paw
• C. Rolling Hitch
• D. Tensionless knot

Answer: (A)

Forming a fixed, non-slipping loop at the end of the rope is essential when hoisting a hook, because the load pulls on the knot and tends to tighten it around the hook. A bowline creates a reliable fixed loop that stays the same size under tension and is quick to tie and easy to untie after the lift. The version with three twists adds extra security by increasing contact and friction in the loop, helping prevent the knot from loosening or the rope from slipping through the hook under heavier or dynamic loads. The other options don’t provide that same combination. The Cats Paw creates a soft loop around a load but isn’t a dependable fixed end loop for hoisting and can be harder to untie after a lift. The Rolling Hitch is a friction hitch used to attach to another rope or a pole to be pulled or loaded but isn’t designed to form a stable fixed eye for hoisting. The tensionless knot isn’t the standard choice for hoisting and lacks the reliable fixed-loop behavior needed for a hook lift.

Forming a fixed, non-slipping loop at the end of the rope is essential when hoisting a hook, because the load pulls on the knot and tends to tighten it around the hook. A bowline creates a reliable fixed loop that stays the same size under tension and is quick to tie and easy to untie after the lift. The version with three twists adds extra security by increasing contact and friction in the loop, helping prevent the knot from loosening or the rope from slipping through the hook under heavier or dynamic loads.

The other options don’t provide that same combination. The Cats Paw creates a soft loop around a load but isn’t a dependable fixed end loop for hoisting and can be harder to untie after a lift. The Rolling Hitch is a friction hitch used to attach to another rope or a pole to be pulled or loaded but isn’t designed to form a stable fixed eye for hoisting. The tensionless knot isn’t the standard choice for hoisting and lacks the reliable fixed-loop behavior needed for a hook lift.