Tactical tip: SEAL knot 5 - stopper hitch

This knot (eng. Right Angle) is very similar to the Mastwurf, but with one more wrapping. This makes the Stopperstek more secure and is especially suitable where a normal Mastwurf starts to slip. The possible uses are also the same, such as setting up tents, stretching tarps, tying explosives together with explosive cord, etc... For the tying instructions:

First, wrap the rope around the bar twice.

Cross the loose end over the two windings.

Now wrap around again, but pass the end under the crossing rope.

Tighten - and the knot is finished. It is important that the double winding is at the pulling end.

So we have covered all five knots that a Navy SEAL must learn during basic training, so practice diligently.

HERE you can find the link to the Video on Youtube, because moving images are sometimes better.

Want to know more knots?

Here is the main article "The 5 Knots of the Navy SEALs"