August 10, 2009 3:24pm The marks are always the best part... they remind you for days that you can't go without the smell and feel of rope... I share your passion. :D
March 26, 2009 2:44am A model I worked with a while ago (seems like "forever") called them "ridges". it's a reminder that not long before that there were some very tight ropes in those spots :-)
great photography!
regards
RD