Boom Hitch
A compact arrangement of wraps for attaching a rope to a spar, pipe, or post. It can accommodate a sideways pull and may resist a pull along the spar.
How to tie the Boom Hitch
- Follow the animation to arrange alternating wraps on the two sides of the standing part.
- Place the final wrap outside and under the second turn.
- Add the tail stopper and work out slack without disturbing the crossing order.
Safety note: These steps support practice and recognition. Climbing, rescue, lifting, towing, and other critical systems require qualified instruction and equipment-specific procedures.
Which knot should you choose?
Compare with the Clove Hitch for a quick temporary attachment or the Icicle Hitch for a task involving lengthwise pull.
Why it earns its place
The grouped turns make a tidy attachment with a single final tuck.
Where it fails
Resistance to sliding depends on rope and surface finish. Keep the wrap sequence intact while dressing and check for movement.
Quick facts
| Function | Rope attachment |
| Practice level | 3 / 5 (editorial rating) |
| Tutorial | Animated Knots by Grog |
External reference
KnotStyle provides the selection advice, written practice sequence, inspection points, and cautions above. Use this independent animation as an additional visual reference.
View external animation ↗Source and editorial notes
Reference: Animated Knots by Grog: Boom Hitch. Source checked 2026-09-11. Selection advice and difficulty ratings are editorial judgments, not strength tests. How this guide is prepared.