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Terms and Definitions
TermsDefinitions
Seizing
bind two ropes, a rope to an object / two parts of the rope together with a string.
Whipping
bind the ends of a rope to prevent fraying (“opening up”) with a string.
Seizing
Method:
1.
Divide the string in half by making a loop around one of the ropes such that the string in between thetwo ropes is on the inside.
2.
Bring the string on the outside of the 1
st
rope across the two ropes.3.Coil (inwards) the string neatly and tightly around the two ropes such that the string in between thetwo ropes is secured in place.4.When the width of the coiling is equal to the diameter of the ropes, make a loop around one of therope such that the string is in between the two ropes.
5.
Coil (on top of the 1
st
coil) the string neatly and tightly around the two ropes with the other end of thestring such that the 2
nd
coil lies in the grove formed by the 1
st
coil.6.Make a loop around one of the rope such that the string is in between the two ropes and in oppositedirection to the other end.7.Frap one round neatly and tightly the two ends of the string around the two coils in oppositedirections.
8.
Tie half a Square Knot (Overhand Knot) such that the knot is in between the two ropes.9.Frap one more round neatly and tightly.
10.
Tie 2
nd
half of the Square Knot such that the knot is in between the two ropes.Prepared by:
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ORCHID PARK SECONDARY SCHOOL
National Police Cadet CorpsCampcraft – Seizing and Whipping (Notes)
Remarks:
•
When making the 2
nd
coil, do not pull so tight that the 1
st
coil is separated.
•
The diameter of the string for seizing should be1
12
to18of the diameter of the rope and its lengthshould be 36 centimetre for every 1 centimetre of diameter of the rope.
•
An Overhand Knot (step 1) with an alternate coiling for the 1
st
coil (step 3) can be used for extrasecurity.
•
To form an eye, three to four seizings should be used, where the seizing nearest to the eye should betied with alternate coiling for the 1
st
coil.Prepared by:
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Whipping
Simple Whipping
Method:
1.Form a bight at one end of the string.2.Place the bight on the rope such that it is parallel to the side of the rope (in either direction).3.Bring the longer end of the string across the shorter end.
4.
Coil (towards the bight) neatly and tightly around the rope and the bight with the longer end of thestring.5.When the width of the coiling is equal to the diameter of the rope, insert the longer end in through the bight.6.Pull the shorter end of the string to tighten (until the bight is under the coiling).
Remarks:
•
Do not pull the shorter end of the string too tight (step 6) as the bight may end up on the other side of the coil.
•
The diameter of the string for whipping should be less than18of the diameter of the rope and itslength should be equal to the diameter of the rope.
•
Ropes made from natural fibre should be whipped with strings made from natural fibre and ropesmade from synthetic fibre should be whipped with strings made from synthetic fibre.
•
For ropes made from synthetic fibre, whipping coupled with fusing is used to prevent the rope fromfraying.
•
For fusing, use a candle or small lamps. Do not use a lighter especially when the duration is long.Prepared by:
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