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WHIPPINGS & SEIZINGS

Butane whipping
KNOT SCORE
Unlike traditional cordage, modern ropes melt easily so the ends can be Strength
sealed to prevent fraying. Unless done properly, however, a butane Security
whipping will eventually crack and come undone. It should therefore be Diffi culty Tying
Diffi culty Untying
seen as a temporary measure, until such time as a ‘proper’ whipping is put
Usefulness
in. And don’t even try it with high-modulus rope, which will just char.

1 Even plaited rope such as this will 2 If a hot knife isn’t available, 3 The end can be melted as it
soon become frayed with use. you can use a traditional lighter stands, or some masking tape can
or a lighter stick for the job. be applied around it beforehand
to prevent the end mushrooming.

4 All the usual KNOT KNOW-HOW
precautions when
working with naked If you’re working with small stuff (ie
flames apply – and twine and suchlike) it pays to use the

make sure the area is correct terminology. A whipping is tied
well ventilated to get into the end of rope to prevent it fraying.
rid of the fumes! A seizing is used to bind two or more
lines (or other objects) together. A
stopping is a temporary whipping or
seizing, made up of a few turns and a
knot. A serving is a protective covering of
rope, often used to guard against chafe.

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