b. has a smaller diameter than a natural fiber rope of equal strength.c. is weakened to a lesser degree by knots.d. is more susceptible to heat damage. b. has a smaller diameter than a natural fiber rope of equal strength. Which is a common synthetic fiber used for life safety ropes...
As I cast off for that very first time, The “rope” in my hand has now become “line”. And hauling the sails to the top of the mast, That “rope”, now a “halyard” holds strong, taught and fast. Then sailing in brisk winds full force on a beat. The sails are trimmed in...
Macrame Cord: This can be just about any kind of cord, twine, or rope made out of cotton, hemp, jute, or synthetic material. It comes in different sizes, colors, and twists. In this tutorial, we used a 3/16" cotton cord sold as rope for clotheslines. Support:You'll need something...
The modern synthetic ropes that most people use are stronger, thinner, more slippery and more elastic than traditional ropes (a nylon rope will stretch more than 5% when loaded to 20% of its rated breaking load) so this should be taken into account. ZEPPELIN KNOT The Zeppelin Knot is one ...