The number of turns for surging will always depend upon the strain on the rope, the size of the rope and bollards and the resulting friction between them, and the number of men backing up on the hauling part.
Inani lwamathuba okugalela luyakusoloko luxhomekeka kwintambo, nesayizi yemtambo nentsika neziphumo zentswelo mvisiwano phakathi kwawo, eli nani lamadoda ancedisayo ekutsaleni ohlule.