Alpine coil

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Alpine coil

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Alpine coil.

Common

A coil used to bundle ropes up for carrying in a loop around your body. Uncoils with twists, often causing tangles. However, it is possible to use the "over under technique" to reduce twists. Only suitable for shorter ropes such as handlines.


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