A question that I have often pondered and never reached a conclusion.
Why do I see so many canoes with thick plaited ropes attached to them? Does
plaiting several lengths together serve a purpose other than being able to pull the Titanic off the ocean floor? Or is it purely decorative? Am I missing something?
They could be swim lines as some people plait them together on a quick release?
Hi Nige I think you might be confusing Plaiting, with the Chain link, this is done to shorten a length of rope to a more manageable length, but can be quickly deployed to full length.
Regards Bill
Both make perfect sense. Thanks!
Now whose going to explain how to chain-link a length of rope?
(20-07-09 07:00 PM)Nige Wrote: [ -> ]Now whose going to explain how to chain-link a length of rope?
Errr no, but I can show you
Ah ha! Something to do of an evening in Norfolk.
Would this be before or after the pub trip?
(20-07-09 07:00 PM)Nige Wrote: [ -> ]Both make perfect sense. Thanks!
Now whose going to explain how to chain-link a length of rope?
Hi Nige, to chain link a rope is a very difficult procedure to explain, but will gladly demonstrate next time we meet, or if you have Webcam on skype, give me a call then I could show you as it is very easy to pick up.
Best Regards Bill
Have a look at this website and it explains it if not I will go through it with you.
Thanks everyone. Good idea Bill, but mi webcam isn't working at the moment.
I'll have to get miself some rope for Norfolk Heather.
Nige I will have mine with me so dont worry about it
(21-07-09 03:48 PM)Heather @ YC Wrote: [ -> ]Have a look at this website and it explains it if not I will go through it with you.
This canoeing lark's getting expensive...
Now I've got to go out and hire a Painter and Decorator, a hairdresser to plait his hair AND wash him each time I use him.....
Cheers
Red.
