[IronicDeadBird]

Originally Posted by Ginger Power

Why is this not allowed? How else are teams expected to prevent fraying cords and ropes. Obviously you could use tape, but it isn't nearly as professional or permanent as burning the end. I think it's a stupid rule. So Chief Delphi, tell me why I'm stupid for thinking this.

If open flames were allowed in the pit then time is added into the safety theater encounters that I do so loathe. I'm fine with the tape. It is weird though that someone hasn't made a monopoly out of a flame free solution to this problem.