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1. Mike January 1, 2016 at 10:10 am

   That is the best illustrative video on the subject that I have seen. Thank you.

   HAPPY NEW YEAR

   Mike

   • Mike January 2, 2016 at 8:11 am

     You’re welcome!

2. Drew January 1, 2016 at 2:11 pm

   I learned that decades ago climbing. And yet there were always a few “experts” at the crag, ready to coil up lines the old way, because they thought it was neater. They were put off when I would not let them touch my rope. In fact, to avoid a huge tangle climbing, every time I got a new rope the first order of business was to recoil it before taking it out (the second reason, of course, is to inspect the full length).

   Even worse is the OCD fellow that coils electric cords with a twist, or even worse, hoses. There is a special level in hell for them. Arg. I once had all my stuff re-coiled wrong by a profession yacht crew while I was away in town (Cape May) (they were having a party and my house keeping didn’t suit the owner). I didn’t complain, since they also washed the boat!

   • Mike January 2, 2016 at 8:10 am

     🙂

3. Steve A January 1, 2016 at 7:02 pm

   I have always coiled it over and under, which also eliminates the twist. I learned it in college while working audio at concerts. All microphone and guitar cords get ‘coiled’ over under.

   • Mike January 2, 2016 at 8:11 am

     There is a nice video out there which demonstrates what you’re describing (on an AV cord).

4. John January 2, 2016 at 1:34 am

   I also learned the over under technique while working on a video crew. The problem with the over under is that it is harder to teach to a rookie than the folding technique.

   • Mike January 2, 2016 at 8:12 am

     I suspect you’re right, it would be.

5. Steve - The Sailing Rode Podcast January 2, 2016 at 11:28 am

   Great video, I have been using the folding method for years as that is what my father taught me, but I have recently been trying to retrain my brain to use a figure eight coil as that is what I see most other sailors use. I did not want to get on someone’s boat and they say I coil their lines wrong. Now I don’t have to change. I had not seen the shoulder technique for big lines, nice tip. Thanks!

   • Mike January 2, 2016 at 3:01 pm

     Yes, lots of good stuff on that video.

6. John P H January 2, 2016 at 2:56 pm

   Fantastic video!

   Love the graphic too
   Happy New Year

   • Mike January 2, 2016 at 3:18 pm

     Happy new year, John!

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