Which rigging configuration is typically used to lift a load that requires multiple attachment points to distribute weight?

• A. Bridle rigging
• B. Straight lift
• C. Basket hitch
• D. Choker hitch

Answer: (D)

When lifting a load that needs weight shared across several points, the configuration that fits best is bridle rigging. It uses multiple sling legs attached to different points on the load and brings them together to a single lifting point. This arrangement spreads the load, balances the lift, and reduces the chance of overstressing any one attachment on the load. It’s especially useful for wide, irregular, or heavy objects where a single hook point wouldn’t safely carry the weight.

The other options don’t distribute load in the same way. A straight lift uses one connection point, so all the weight loads one anchor. A basket hitch supports the load with a cradle under it, which is a different approach and isn’t focused on attaching to multiple points on the load itself. A choker hitch tightens around the load and is prone to slipping or concentrating forces, making it unsuitable for distributing weight across multiple attachment points.