What is the length of the Tag Line?

• A. 60'
• B. 75'
• C. 100'
• D. 50'

Answer: (B)

In rope operations, the tag line is the control line used to guide and manage the system from a safe distance. The length should reach the worker or victim from typical anchor points while staying easy to handle. A 75-foot tag line hits that sweet spot: long enough to reach from common anchors down to the ground level, yet short enough to keep control, prevent excessive slack, and avoid tangling. Shorter options often can’t reach where you need to work, while a 100-foot line becomes cumbersome to manage and harder to control quickly. So 75 feet provides the best balance for most standard setups.