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whipping, but it will work until a dependable whipping,
usually sewn, can be acquired. Campers and climbers
may need to use whipping to prevent a cut rope from
fraying. Make the turns of twine as
tight as possible.

Common Whipping: Step 3 Common Whipping: Step 4

Continue binding the twine to the rope for a Tuck the working end through what is left of
width greater than the diameter of the rope. the loop and tighten by pulling on the stand-
ing part until the loop disappears beneath the
Red light binding.
Some twines stretch when wet, allowing the whipping
to slip off. Common whipping requires retying occa-
sionally until a more secure whipping is acquired. MISCeLLaneOUS

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