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I recall being taught it just so the rope doesn't hang around, get caught on things and bother you.
by geewee 4y ago
I recall being taught it just so the rope doesn't hang around, get caught on things and bother you.
- jmcgough 4y agoSame - it's not really functional as much as that it keeps the end from being annoying. The alternative is doing a yosemite finish, which a number of my friends prefer.
- ARandumGuy 4y agoThis is exactly right. It can be especially useful when lead climbing, as it eliminates the risk of accidentally grabbing the tail. Grabbing the tail is unlikely to result in safety risks (unless you have an obscene amount of it), but the less time you have to spend fumbling with your rope while lead climbing, the better.