Page 26 - Maria Constantino "The Knot Handbook"

WHIPPING

AND

COILING

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Whipping is binding the ends of a rope to

prevent the end from fraying. Whipping twines

are sold by rope stockists, and you should use

natural-fibre twine for whipping natural-fibre

ropes and synthetic twine for synthetic ropes.

Once whipped, the ends of synthetic ropes

should not be heat-sealed. Keeping cordage in

good condition is aided by coiling and securing

it. This prevents tangling and makes the rope

easy to untie.