The Pros and Cons of the Garda Hitch, a Climbing Rope Capture Using Only Two Carabiners

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The Garda hitch allows us to capture progress of the climbing rope through a haul system with only two, identical, snapgate carabiners. It's a good technique to have in case of emergencies, but it comes with some major downsides that limit the times I might want to use it.

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