A simple choker hitch should not be used for handling composite loads such as bundles or tubes.

A simple choker hitch should not be used for handling composite loads such as bundles or tubes.

• A. False
• B. Not recommended
• C. Sometimes
• D. True

Answer: (D)

Fitting a load correctly is about distributing the force across the items being lifted, not pinching it onto a small area. A choke hitch tightens around the load as tension increases, which concentrates pressure where the strap contacts the surface. For composite loads like bundles or tubes, that load isn’t a single solid mass but a cluster of pieces with gaps and varying diameters. The choke can crush outer surfaces, deform the pieces, or cause shifting and slipping under lift, making the setup unstable and risky. Using a basket hitch or a bridle hitch spreads the load over a larger contact area and across multiple points, providing more even support and reducing damage to the load. So, for bundles and tubes, the simple choke hitch should not be used.

Fitting a load correctly is about distributing the force across the items being lifted, not pinching it onto a small area. A choke hitch tightens around the load as tension increases, which concentrates pressure where the strap contacts the surface. For composite loads like bundles or tubes, that load isn’t a single solid mass but a cluster of pieces with gaps and varying diameters. The choke can crush outer surfaces, deform the pieces, or cause shifting and slipping under lift, making the setup unstable and risky. Using a basket hitch or a bridle hitch spreads the load over a larger contact area and across multiple points, providing more even support and reducing damage to the load. So, for bundles and tubes, the simple choke hitch should not be used.