There are many mysteries in life, including why we end up with so many odd socks during the laundry process, why does bread toast perfectly the first time and then burn the next time – and why do ropes get so easily tangled? For climbers, the quest to keep ropes tangle-free is essential for safety and also necessary for saving time.
A tangled rope could cause a major problem if you are belaying a climber. Any knot or tangle in the rope might prevent you from feeding out the rope properly to the lead climber, or stop an effective arresting of a fall if your climbing partner comes off the rock face or indoor climbing wall.
