This is a hand out for Blaming_lilith‘s Rope handling with webs that we’ve presented together a number of times.
Maintain constant tension on the rope. Always hold with at least a gentle tug.
Every time you cross the rope, create a friction. A half hitch will change the direction of the rope.
A Munter (also known as a crossing hitch) will allow rope to continue it’s original direction.
Avoid vulnerable areas of the body such as the insides of the arm and wrists, the knees, the elbows, and other joints.
When creating new frictions, use the index finger as a hook, also known as “finger picking.”
Pull the rope when making frictions rather than pushing or pinching the friction in an attempt to maintain tension. The tension should come from your constant pull on the rope.
When pulling lengths of remaining rope:
- Use the “milking” technique by pulling both the static strand and the running ends at the same time, hand over hand.
- Use your entire arm span when possible to create a smooth motion.
- “Lead” the rope in the direction you’re tying by tossing the running end around the body part being tied.
If the rope is very tight against the bottom’s skin, guard the skin by placing a finger or two between the moving rope and the body, especially when pulling knotted ends. Only do this when necessary, as it disrupts flow.