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Uncoiling a rope (badly) 20-Dec-2010 At 11:02:34 PM HumphreyG

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Hey guys - yes I've screwed up....

I bought a rope a while ago, a nice 60m Top Gun II, and thought I was more than capable of uncoiling it back at the flat. Needless to say I've now got a lovely twisted rope. I was climbing on it the other day after I thought I had got all the twists out but clearly not as I could see it twist back down the climb after a top rope route.

Any of the more experienced climbers out there have any hints / tips / advice on the best way to get it uncoiled easily - I'm still looking for a perfect length abseil to try and flush the twists out....

Also, more importantly, does this have any implications on the lifespan / strength of the core if some muppet doesn't uncoil the rope properly in the first place? I've had a look on the Beal website (and done a quick google) but not found much on this.

Thoughts / comments / advice (abuse?) - I can't have been the first person to do this....

Cheers
M