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A shackle is cheaper and less directionally dependent.

Put this... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anchor_bend on a shackle, then you can shackle it to the standing part of the line to girth hitch the tree. The anchor bend(hitch) is one of the strongest knots, with only a ~20% loss in strength. Leave more tail than they show in the title pic though...

Welcome to The House! What's your experience level doing this stuff? I ask, cause things can go really wrong if not done right. Knots won't weaken a decent rope below the limit of what the maasdam can pull, even with mechanical advantage added as long as you don't get too crazy. Of course, it...