  |
 |
 
|
|
No Animation
|
|
Uses: Flaking a rope is to arrange it on the deck in a particular pattern. The Figure 8 Flake (ABOK # 3110, p 517) allows the rope to be pulled rapidly off the deck with minimal risk of kinking, twisting, or knotting.
Applications: It can be used: to lay out the furling line for a roller jib prior to unfurling the jib; to prepare an anchor rope before dropping the anchor; or to ready a dock line in preparation for passing the end ashore. It is also the best way to store a hose on the ground. Technique: The Figure 8 Flake is often used when a rope has been coiled and there is doubt about it running out freely - for example if the coil has been made with all the turns in the same direction. Two complete passes of the rope are usually necessary. First start at the attached end and work along the length of the rope to the free end, carefully shaking out all of the twists. Then start at the free end and lay out the rope in the Figure 8 Flake. Variations: For a long line in a confined area, a second layer of figure 8's can be laid at right angles to the first. Care is required to avoid catching turns of the first layer. |
Disclaimer: Any activity that involves ropes is potentially hazardous. Lives may be at risk - possibly your own. Considerable attention and effort have been made to ensure that these descriptions are accurate. However, many critical factors cannot be controlled, including: the choice of materials; the age, size, and condition of ropes; and the accuracy with which these descriptions have been followed. For this reason no responsibility is accepted for incidents arising from the use of this material.
| Copyright © 2009 Grog LLC All Rights Reserved |
 |
Updated: Jun 24th 2009 |
