Storing Cordage
I was daisy-chaining some cordage this morning to store it in my pack and it reminded me of this fantastic video I saw on YouTube:
This is only slightly different from how I do it and I suspect that has something to do with the diameter of the rope and the acceptable size of his loops versus the stuff I use.
The benefit to storing cordage in this manner is the ease of deployment. Just untie the half hitch in the end and give the free end a pull. The whole thing unties in a matter of seconds.It also minimizes tangles and takes only a short time to tie up. I often do this while waiting for the kids' bus in the afternoon while sitting on the rocking chair on the front porch.
Thanks for reading,
B
posted by American Bushman @ 12:06 PM
3 Comments:
I feel like the way the video showed would still be a huge mess if it is thrown into a pile since the loops were so big and could get caught on just about anything. I like the tighter daisy chain as in your picture there. Nice video however.
I have extension cords chained loosely (still tighter than the video though) and have not had a problem if I toss them into a pile.
He goes about 10 times faster than I do though.
I like my chains nice and tight to minimize space and to prevent tangles but it takes longer to do it right.
Thanks for your comment,
B
Good find.
For me,this is easier to do using my thigh as a base while sitting because over time holding a thick rope up can get tiring.
This method is also good for rope you want to wash, even shoe laces etc.
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