How to Wrap Cables Like a Pro: Over/Under (Roadie Wrap) Method Explained!

Wrapping your cables correctly can significantly extend their lifespan and ensure optimal performance. Our latest video demonstrates the Over/Under method (also known as the Roadie Wrap), a professional technique for coiling cables without causing kinks, twists, or tangles. By watching, you'll learn the common mistakes to avoid and the right way to wrap your cables, with multiple camera angles to make the process easy to follow. We even show real-world examples of how proper coiling makes setting up gear easier and what happens when you have a tangled mess from improperly wrapped cables.

But this technique isn't just for instrument and audio cables—it works great for extension cords, air hoses, garden hoses, long electronics cords, charging cables, and more! Whether you're a musician, stage tech, DIYer, or just someone who wants to keep cords organized and tangle-free, mastering the Over/Under method will save you time and frustration.

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0:07 Intro
0:58 What happens when wrapping cables incorrectly
2:39 What happens over time when wrapped incorrectly
3:52 What is happening with the Over/Under technique
4:15 How to do the Over/Under (Roadie Wrap) technique
6:34 Over/Under POV
8:26 Rattlesnake Method (overhand Over/Under)
10:04 Rattlesnake Method POV
11:12 Cable Stack: how to grab the correct plug
12:40 How to rehabilitate a twisted cable
14:00 Throw cable with the Over/Under wrap
14:56 Conclusion