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How to Choose the Best Sling Hitch Type for Your Next Overhead Lift

Understanding how to choose the best sling hitch type for your next overhead lift can help with load control and balance. Today, we’ll break down the three primary hitch types and a few other things you should know before making your next pick.

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In this video we cover:
► What is a Vertical Hitch and how is it used? 0:45
► What is a Basket Hitch and how is it used? 1:21
► What is a Choker hitch and how is it used? 2:31
► Other lifting sling hitch types 5:31

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