The rope is used for many purposes, but you have to be able to use it and take care of it. Belay ropes (climbing) can be used to pull out a buried car, But you have to remember, that then he loses its flexibility and endurance. Therefore, it will not provide safe protection in the future. Use one once, the second end of the rope, to avoid hatching of one of its parts. Never burden the rope, on which there are sunts, Because it threatens it with serious damage. Keep the rope clean. After using. Never wear an unprocessed rope in your backpack.
Keeping clean
Moisture, Strong sun or insects can damage the rope made of natural fibers. Synthetic fiber ropes can be mighty at a high temperature or destroying the edge of the rock under heavy load. It is difficult to use them and keep them in hand, when they get stuck. Dirt particles in the rope weaves damage the fibers, Therefore, take care of it, That it would always be clean. Blocked, Dirty ropes need to be washed with soap and water (it is better not to use stronger chemicals). Dry the wet rope, but in a shaded place and away from the fire.
Core damage
No visible damage to the external braid, Despite this, the rope is not suitable for use, he can break under load.
Braid damage (shirts)
Cut damaged episodes; Use the remaining pieces for binding, on the belt, loop or for other purposes.
Clarifying and rolling the rope
1 Before you start rolling the rope, Drag it all in your hands by unscrewing sunts and the so -called "pretzels", which are formed under the influence of various stresses.
2 Hold the next turns of the rope on the ground with your leg. If the ground is dirty or moist, The rope must be rolled in hand.
3 Roll up the rope so far, until the length of one scroll is left. To secure a clarified rope against developing, Make a loop.
4 Wrap the rope with a loop several times with a long end. Squeeze the loop well, but finally leave the free eye.
5 The wrapped episode should have approx 10 cm; A small loop should protrude from under it.
6 Through the eye in the loop, transfer the end, whom you wrapped the scrolls and dragging hard.
7 Pull the end of the rope, from which you started laying the turns. In this way you tighten the loop under the section of the rope wandering the coils. A knot is formed, which ends rope rolling holding all the turns.
