What can I use for whipping rope?

The spectrum of whipping rope ranges from waxed and unwaxed to twisted and braided material in different thicknesses and colours. Sailmakers twine is generally made of high-strength polyester fibre. This is the best choice for common and stitched whippings. Twisted twine is available in smaller thicknesses, whereas braided twine does not kink. Waxed twine is slightly more expensive than unwaxed twine, but it has additional benefits. The final whipped assembly kind of welds together and does not fall apart so easily. The wax also allows the twine to pass smoothly through the rope and it protects the material from moisture. <a href="https://www.svb24.com/en/category/star-brite/whipping-twine-telltales#whatcaniuseforwhippingrope">Read more</a>

What size whipping twine should I use?

The whip at the end of the rope should be about as wide as the rope is thick. For mooring lines, it is necessary to make two, and the distance between the two should be twice the width of one whip. Different types of whip include the common whipping knot, stitched and back splice. Stitching is the best and most durable way to whip the rope. Back splicing makes the rope end very thick, and it won't pass through blocks. This can sometimes be beneficial, for example, if you want to stop a halyard from slipping out of a fairlead, or if you need to feel the end of the rope. <a href="https://www.svb24.com/en/category/star-brite/whipping-twine-telltales#whatsizewhippingtwineshouldiuse">Read more</a>

What are telltales used for?

Jib telltales: Telltales are attached on both sides of the luff of the jib and indicate the direction of wind flow. For power, keep the leeward telltale on the jib streaming horizontally. Mainsail telltales: Telltales are attached to the leech of the mainsail, usually on each side of the sail. They are used to indicate how much sail twist you should have. <a href="https://www.svb24.com/en/category/star-brite/whipping-twine-telltales#whataretelltalesusedfor">Read more</a>

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