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There is a lot of disagreement regarding the proper way to coil a line. \u00a0The reason? \u00a0There are two different types of line, layed and braided. \u00a0Each needs to be coiled differently. \u00a0If you learned to coil layed line, you are probably going to coil braided line incorrectly, and visa versa if you learned on braided line. \u00a0How do you stop the kinks?<\/p>\n
When coiling a layed line, the line will naturally fall in nice clean coils … in other words … no figure 8’s. \u00a0When coiling a braided line, it will naturally fall into a figure 8 pattern. \u00a0If you remove the figure 8 pattern, every loop introduces a twist. \u00a0Over time, coiling over and over will make a nasty mess. \u00a0Let the line fall naturally while coiling. \u00a0The line will naturally do what is needed to not twist. \u00a0The benefit is a line which runs free without getting kinked. \u00a0Also, never coil line from the bitter end.<\/p>\n
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Putting a line on a winch.<\/strong><\/p>\n Winch Induced Twist<\/p><\/div>\n Yeah, I know, that’s what a winch is for. \u00a0Just remember. Every wrap on a winch introduces twist. \u00a0If you don’t remove the twists regularly, problems develop.<\/p>\n While we are on the topic of line and winches. \u00a0For safety, there are two lines that should never go on a winch. \u00a0Furling lines and reef lines. \u00a0These lines are not strong enough to withstand the pressures generated by a winch. \u00a0Neither is the forestay when furling a jib. Truth is, if you need a winch, you are doing something wrong. Jibs should be furled (and reefed) on a broad reach to run while the jib is blanketed by the main. \u00a0No wind, no load, no problem. Mainsail reefs should be put in while close hauled, with the main luffing. Again, no load, no problem.<\/p>\n Once twists are introduced, the only way to get rid of them is to start at the end (NOT the bitter end) and untwist the line. \u00a0You may need to do it a few times to get rid of all the twists, however, it’s well worth it. \u00a0Twists make lines work poorly, and cause damage when cuckolded (that ever-hated kink or a..hole we all dread.)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Have you ever felt that way? \u00a0So have I. \u00a0Sadly, you and I are probably the reason the line is all twisted up. \u00a0Most of us are guilty, especially while we are learning, of doing one or both of the … Continue reading <\/a>