Cordage care

Rope fails quietly

Most rope doesn't snap in a single dramatic moment — it degrades slowly, one UV hour and one kinked coil at a time. Care is inspection.

The routine

whip       seal cut ends so they don't fray
store      dry, cool, out of direct sun
inspect    run every meter, feel for lumps
retire     at the first flat spot or burn glaze

Why it matters

A whipped end and a dry locker add years to a rope. A missed flat spot can end a fall. Check your lines every season.