eye splice 16-strand

Blaze is 24-strand double braid construction. You need to use the 'double braid class 1' splice for Blaze. Do not climb on that rope if you spliced it according to 16-strand instructions!
 
Thanks, I never finished the splice, I got hung up on that particular part.

I don't plan on climbing on anything I splice untill I have more practice and have a better idea about what im doing, as is obvious I don't yet.

I really should have looked at the rope closer before I started. I know understand some of the problems I had with the instructions.
 
Yale Cordage has the "Yale Cordage Splicer Qualifier Program" part # 860067. This is an annual certification for double braid ropes. No rope manufacturer (I checked) will certify a splicer for anything other than industrial double braid. Beware of those touting "Certification" on their credentials. The rope manufacturers and major distributors do extensive training and research for their in house splicers. Their are workshops where you can learn the basics but these are few in number. Splicing has a huge void when it comes to certification. Best advice is work with someone you trust and has demonstrated skills.

George A Welles
Northeast Tree, Inc.
www.northeasttree.net
 
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While there are no industry certifications for splicing it is possible for independent splicers to obtain manufacturers certifications for specific ropes. This is not something a manufacturer will do for everyone, but believe it or not, many splicers claiming certifications for splicing actually have them...


Ironically I have found that many independent splicers tend to be more quality oriented than production oriented and have modified their splices so that the end product is often quite a bit smoother than factory splices.

There are numerous avenues available if you want to get your splices tested for strength. The results that you get from these independent tests won't "certify" a splice, but you will have documentation of a sort.
 
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Get your hands on Brion Toss's "Eye Splices" video. He is an excellent instructor; and how I learned to splice. Or go to one of Rich Hattier's workshops!
 
I have contacted Jamie Goddard who works for Yale Cordage and is an arborist about having my splices tested, but haven't heard back from him yet.

I first learned how to splice 3 strand from Brion Toss and agree that his DVD (video) is awesome. I would also love to attend one of Rich's workshops someday.
 
Just like tree climbing, most splicers love to talk shop and help those that are in the process of learning. Nick Araya has done a bunch of classes and has made some videos that can help you immensely. Check out his web site to see them.

The Toss videos are an excellent resource and I'm pretty sure that he also runs classes for those interested. I would guess that Octavious will be running more classes as well. If you get a chance to attend one it would be super helpful, very few guys have his experience with splicing.

Much like climbing, there are many different techniques that splicers will use that often achieve the same result. I would recommend not limiting yourself to just one style or technique. The more options you have the better off you will be.
 
Thanks Rich. What little splicing that I've done, I've found incredibly satisfying.

Octavious' workshop was alot fun and we all picked up some valuable tips from an awesome professional production splicer.
 
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