First Double Braid Splice

[JustinK]

I initially thought this was Cougar Orange, but upon closer inspection, appears that it is Yale Blaze. Came in a bag of rope.

Anyway, here's my first try at a double braid eye splice. Followed Samsons Class I double braid splice instructions.

Critique as you see fit.

 

[monkeylove]

At first glance it looks like a great first splice.

 

[Treezybreez]

Looks good, that can be a difficult rope to splice. Welcome to the club.

 

[JustinK]

Thanks. It didn't give me any issues other than me just double and triple checking the directions and making sure I didn't mess up lol

 

[Treezybreez]

You going to climb on it?

 

[JustinK]

That's to be determined I suppose. I'd like to have it break tested, but I also feel confident in my process.

 

[Treezybreez]

I gained confidence by splicing up several rigging slings. I figured if they could handle a beating, then I would try life support.

 

[shankenstein]

I gained confidence by splicing up several rigging slings. I figured if they could handle a beating, then I would try life support.

That's good advice that I think I will put to the test, thanks!

 

[robinia]

I gained confidence by splicing up several rigging slings. I figured if they could handle a beating, then I would try life support.

Same here.
If you've got a marsdam or another good come along give it a pull too. It's nice to see the static load it can take.

 

[JustinK]

Blast from the past. I'll likely get flamed for this but I have several life support spliced products I've spliced. Haven't broken any of them and I feel confident now that I understand more of the process and why's to it.

 

[Brocky]

Welcome to a probably large club. I've been splicing life support stuff for around 10-12 years and never had it tested.

 

[SomethingWitty]

Welcome to a probably large club. I've been splicing life support stuff for around 10-12 years and never had it tested.

Is there a club? Because I would like to join.
I've broken a couple with a truck but never tested any.

 

[Brocky]

Yes, I'm the treasurer, so send the monthly dues to me.

 

[SomethingWitty]

Yes, I'm the treasurer, so send the monthly dues to me.

Kay. We pay with untested splices, right?

 

[bonner1040]

Someone told me once...

Splicing isn't magic, follow the instructions without cutting corners and if it closes, it holds.


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[robinia]

Someone told me once...

Splicing isn't magic, follow the instructions without cutting corners and if it closes, it holds.


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Its the bumps, lumps, and twists that worry me. Even if it closes just fine.
So I test to make sure.

 

[robinia]

Its the bumps, lumps, and twists that worry me. Even if it closes just fine.
So I test to make sure.

And then redo to make it right

 

[Treezybreez]

Someone told me once...

Splicing isn't magic, follow the instructions without cutting corners and if it closes, it holds.


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If a good splice maintains approximately 90% of the breaking strength of a given rope and a knot can reduce a rope by 40%, then that gives the splicer a 30% margin of error. Just made that up, but it makes sense to me.

 

[bonner1040]

If a good splice maintains approximately 90% of the breaking strength of a given rope and a knot can reduce a rope by 40%, then that gives the splicer a 30% margin of error. Just made that up, but it makes sense to me.

That lands on my runway


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[monkeylove]

That lands on my runway


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Nick, tell your folks my double ring Ultra Sling looks great.