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Rope-a-dope
Wayne.B wrote in message . ..
On 25 Aug 2003 11:15:58 -0700, (Curtis CCR) wrote: While I have never been able to explain how it is done without being able to demonstrate, I often use another technique of alternating the direction of the coil so that you don't twist at all. ============================================ You are probably referring to the technique of coiling line or wire so that if forms a figure 8 pattern. When coiled in this way the the twists cancel each other out which avoids kinking, and the line can be paid out very rapidly. This is a common technique on racing sailboats where the halyards which raise and lower the sails must be dropped quickly at the turning marks and with no snafus. No figure 8. It still appears like a "normal" coil. Next time I work with the A/V people on our campus, I'll ask them if they have a name for it.  |
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