Types Of Line Flashcards
1
Q
Double Braid
A
Two hollow braided ropes, one inside the other. Manufactured using synthetic lines, 50% of its strength is in its core.
2
Q
Plain laid
A
Made of three strands, right or left laid. Most common is right hand laid.
3
Q
Polypropylene
A
A synthetic fiber about half the strength of nylon. It is 25% lighter than nylon making it easier to handle and it floats in water.
4
Q
Nylon
A
Synthetic fiber of great strength and elasticity and is resistant to whether.
5
Q
Natural fiber
A
Shrinks when wet, becomes brittle and tends to rot.
6
Q
What is the bitter end of a line?
A
The running or free end of a line. It is the end of the line that is worked with.
7
Q
What is the standing part of a line?
A
The long unused or belayed end.
