Listed on every sling is a Working Load Limit (WLL) for each type of hitch: vertical, choker, and basket. There are three numbers, not just one, because the effective strain put on the sling changes depending on how it's used. Vertical is a sort of baseline, choker is a reduced capacity, and basket is an increased capacity. For example, on a Tuffy 2" double-ply synthetic web sling WLL label, you'll see · Vertical: 6,200 lbs · Choker: 4,960 lbs · Basket: 12,400 lbs So why does a choker hitch get

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