Re: [Paddlewise] tow rope length

JCMARTIN43_at_aol.com wrote:
> 
> Think I've lost the sense of this thread, but, if the original question centered on fine tuning of the length of the long tow line --- down from 
the stock 50 f
> 
> Jack Martin
>

Hi Jack, and all,

BTW: my software cut the message, not me.

I'll take a stab at showing how you do it. It is also called chaining a 
rope.

The "easy" way to learn, is to get a length of cord/rope about 10/20' 
long. Stand on one end, and at an easy working hight to you, twist the 
rope ONE turn, so as to make a loop.
Now, with your left hand sticking through that loop, use your right hand 
to bring the rope that you arn't standing on up(like you were going to 
strangle your left hand). 
Now grab the rope with your left hand(the one sticking through the 
loop)and pull it through the loop.
You now are holding a loop that you just pulled through a loop.

If you are with me so far, you just continue pulling a small loop through 
the next loop, and so on.

You can make it tight or loose.

James, wondering why I tried this! :-)

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