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Which operational consequence during Viking longship sailing increased the necessity for specialized 'línbindari' rope maintenance?

A)Sails experienced more frequent tearing
B)Rudder effectiveness exhibited limited control
C)Hull integrity showed lessened seaworthiness
D)Oar synchronicity impacted raid timing

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Frequent long voyages with flax sails and hemp ropes exposed the línbindari to chafe-induced fatigue; the mechanism is abrasive wear. Therefore, sail tearing increased; otherwise sails would have been more durable and hull/rudder/raid issues would not be focused on rope management.

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