Essential Guide to Marine Rope Materials and Construction: How Ropes are Made

A braided line is spliced and coiled differently to a stranded line, while knots weaken them in different ways

Understanding how ropes are made and used for running rigging will help you knot, splice and care for them better

To master the practical aspects of knotting and ropework, it is important to learn a little about the materials, tools …Continue reading »

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