Frapping lines are secured to cleats using which turns?

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Frapping lines are secured to cleats using which turns?

Figure-eight turns around the cleat horns provide a secure wrap that grips the rope and acts as a built‑in stopper. This wrap distributes load through two contact points, creating friction that resists slipping as tension changes, and it’s easy to release when needed by undoing the turns. Other options don’t lock as reliably on a cleat: a clove hitch can slip under load, a half hitch alone isn’t secure, and a square turn isn’t the standard method for cleats. So the figure-eight turn is the best choice for frapping lines to cleats.

Figure-eight turns around the cleat horns provide a secure wrap that grips the rope and acts as a built‑in stopper. This wrap distributes load through two contact points, creating friction that resists slipping as tension changes, and it’s easy to release when needed by undoing the turns. Other options don’t lock as reliably on a cleat: a clove hitch can slip under load, a half hitch alone isn’t secure, and a square turn isn’t the standard method for cleats. So the figure-eight turn is the best choice for frapping lines to cleats.

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