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COILS

Wrapped coil
KNOT SCORE
Here is a longer-term solution for stiff lines that can’t be coiled in the Strength
usual manner. If the rope is too stiff to wrap around itself as shown, stops Security
can be made from twine and tied at intervals around the coil. Either way, Diffi culty Tying
Diffi culty Untying
this is the best way to store thick lines which aren’t in regular use,
Usefulness
to make sure they don’t get twisted during storage.

1 Coil the line in the usual way, 2 Wrap the ends around the coil, 3 Once the coil is fully wrapped, tie
and tie the ends off with a reef knot passing them in opposite directions. off the ends with another reef knot.
(page 156) or similar. If the line is too stiff for this, use short
lengths of twine (or ‘stops’) instead.

4 Tighten the knot. The line can
now be stored without fear of it
tangling or snagging on anything.