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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.
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