I just completed another one of my splicing "projects." I splice a lot of the traditional splices (split-tail, end of climbing line, whoopie, loopy, eye and eye, etc.) on the appropriate cordage. I do however; try some different splices just to see, sometimes, if I can.
Some of my projects are never intended for use in the field, more as a creative outlet. The best example of this that I have is an Arborplex split tail. I spliced it just because I knew it was going to be difficult (a bit of an understatement, I broke a few snares in my splicing wand, bent a steel slideline carabiner, pulled muscles in my forearm, and broke one of my largest needles.) The split tail is, of course, completely useless, but I have it.
I also have a 3/4" hollow braid eye and eye rigging sling, which I still haven't used.
I just finished a 1/2" hollow braid, double ended whoopie sling. Not an entirely necessary sling, but I have some specific ideas for its use, but it will not be used as a rigging sling. It may be used as anchor points for some waterfall rappelling in Costa Rica. I'll let you know how it works.
TMW
Some of my projects are never intended for use in the field, more as a creative outlet. The best example of this that I have is an Arborplex split tail. I spliced it just because I knew it was going to be difficult (a bit of an understatement, I broke a few snares in my splicing wand, bent a steel slideline carabiner, pulled muscles in my forearm, and broke one of my largest needles.) The split tail is, of course, completely useless, but I have it.
I also have a 3/4" hollow braid eye and eye rigging sling, which I still haven't used.
I just finished a 1/2" hollow braid, double ended whoopie sling. Not an entirely necessary sling, but I have some specific ideas for its use, but it will not be used as a rigging sling. It may be used as anchor points for some waterfall rappelling in Costa Rica. I'll let you know how it works.
TMW
