A choker hitch will never provide full 360 degree contact. Load control is limited with only one sling rigged in a choker hitch. Sling passes through one end around the load, while the other end is placed on the hook. A trained, qualified and knowledgeable user must determine the most appropriate method of rigging to help ensure load control and a safe lift. Slings must be securely attached to the load and rigged in a manner to provide for load control to prevent slipping, sliding and/or loss of the load. The synthetic choker hitch Work Load Limit is a maximum of 80% of the vertical hitch Work Load Limit. The vertical hitch Work Load Limit is 50% of the basket hitch. Slings have the largest Work Load Limit when used in a basket hitch. Most slings can be used in all three sling hitches, but some slings are designed for use in only one hitch. ![]() ![]() ![]() Slings carry their loads in one of three primary sling hitches.
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