Double wrap choker hitch capacity. . Use slings that are long enough so that the choker hitch is effective and the "grip" is on the webbing. BASKET HITCH HAS TWICE THE CAPACITY OF A SINGLE LEG ONLY IF D/d RATIO IS 25/1 AND THE LEGS ARE VERTICAL. A better way to do the same lift: use a double wrap choker hitch and for long loads use 2 slings. The single choker hitch can be doubled up to provide twice the capacity or to turn a load as shown below (Doubling a single choker hitch is not the same as using a double choker hitch. Jun 24, 2025 ยท Use choker hitches at 75% or less of the rated sling capacity (sling capacity will depend on the choke angle). Observe the choker hitch reduction factors as outlined on page 8. 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. As can be seen, a standard choker hitch compresses the load from three sides only. ).