Page 20 - Maria Constantino "The Knot Handbook"

CORDAGE CARE

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Whether you are uncoiling a new length of rope for the first time or storing ,,
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an old rope, it is important to know how to coil and uncoil rope correctly. c
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Not only is coiled rope aesthetically pleasing, but coiling will help to z

prevent the rope from fraying and acquiring kinks - deformations in the

rope caused by too tight loops which can damage and weaken the rope.

C hapter 1 gives examples of various coiling stop the tape from sliding around the rope.
techniques. It also includes some examples of Other methods of securing the ends of
whipping rope to prevent the ends fraying. rope include a propriety w hipping liquid; dip-
Whipping provides an attractive finish to a ping the ends of small-diameter rope or thin
rope, although it can be time-consuming. Jin es into a latex-based glue; and specialised
An alternative to whipping - although not plastic tubing fitted over the ends of rope. The
as attractive - is to use adhesive tape. Tape can plastic shrinks into a tight seal when the ends
also be helpful w hen cutting rope. are held over the steam of a boiling kettle.
Try to avoid using broad, sawing motions
when cutting. T his will minimise the fray and