Quickie Coil

Easy and quick method to coil a rope.

Written by Binod Gautam

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The Quickie Coil is an easy and quick method to coil a rope.

As the name suggests, it’s quick—just wrap the working end of the rope around the coil twice and tuck it under the first wrap. That’s it!

Let’s learn it in detail.

Quickie Coil Details

Type: Rope Coil

Other Names: None

ABoK Reference: #3099

How to Tie a Quickie Coil Knot

To tie the Quickie coil, start by coiling the rope in your hand making consecutive and uniform circles. Wrap the free end of the rope around the section of the coil. Then, make a second wrap to the left of the first one. Finally, tuck the working end below the first turn and tighten the knot.

  1. Coil the rope by making a circle of uniform size.
  2. Wrap the working end around the coil.
  3. Make a second wrap to the left of the first one.
  4. Tuck the working end under the first wrap.
  5. Tighten the knot.
quickie-coil-step-by-step

Application and Uses

The Quickie Coil is used in situations where you need to coil a rope fast.

  • Store ropes temporarily.
  • Makes it easy to carry and transport ropes without tangling.

Other Rope Coils

Sailor’s Coil

SAILOR'S-COIL

The Sailor’s Coil is an excellent alternative to the Quickie Coil. 

In Ashley’s words, “The Sailor’s Coil is easier to remember and on the whole, better.”

Fireman’s Coil

FIREMAN'S-COIL-DIAGRAM

The Fireman’s Coil is the traditional way of coiling ropes.

It’s neat, secure and quick to deploy when needed. 

Gasket Coil

GASKET-COIL-DIAGRAM

The Gasket Coil (also known as the Buntline Coil) is used to coil long ropes and extension cords.

The rope is wrapped into flat coils and secured in the middle to hold the coil in place.


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