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these “rope terms” to understand the illustrations or descriptions. Nonetheless,
no knot book would be complete without the basic nomenclature, which you
may commit to memory or disregard.
How to Care for Your New Rope
Abrasion is the kiss of death, so keep your ropes clean. I wash mine once a year
in a sudsy tub of liquid detergent. Then I coil and air-dry my ropes and store
them in a cool, dry place.