Security
The load should always be applied from the side with the two turns. Ensure the hitch is very snug before applying any strain, else it will not tighten further under load. When hitching to another rope, Ashley and other sources suggest #1735 is more secure. Ashley also states that #1736 has less tendency to twist.
Though effective for moderate loads, the rolling hitch cannot be depended on to hold fast under all conditions. Using stiff and slippery modern fiber ropes, the rolling hitch may be difficult to make hold at all. Friction hitches with additional wraps and more complex structure may provide more security.
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