Abstract: A method of controlling hoses and pipes is provided. A hose or pipe has at least three segments that are connected together to create joints. The segments are connected such that fluid channels of the segments are in fluid communication with each other. An elongate tether is positioned across each of the joints. Each of the elongate tethers is attached to one of the segments adjacent the joint and the adjacent segment adjacent the joint. A zipper line is provided to add additional control. The zipper line has a first end connected to a first anchoring structure and a second end connected to a second anchoring structure. The zipper line is attachable to each of the elongate tethers attached to the at least three segments.