Splice or Not?

[allmark]

Here are a coupleof pics of a splice on a release rope for a truss hook I just bought. It has no need for strength but I still think it looks shotty.

 

[allmark]

another angle

 

[120770]

It looks dangerous, and not very trust whorthy.


Scotty

 

[allmark]

yeh.its just to release a spring so it wont come out but it looks like crap to someone who is used to a real splice.

 

[TheTreeSpyder]

Strengthwise this would seem slightly leveraged/ not inline pull, with more arc/flair than necessary; giving 2 leveraged instances working against you i would think.

Security wise, the splice is not ribboned to give more surface area of grab; and the main standing line pull is not on the end/bitters directly.

Ribboning gives less leveraged flair/arc for strength and also more surface area to grab; according to Brion Toss. So in 1 move ribboning the strands before weaving back through self preserves strength and security.

i think the side by side splice, rather than inline/usual style would also similarily and negatively effect strength and security both in 1 move also.

 

[120770]

That I agree, I get a friend to do all our splicing for us all over here. It cool just to sit there and watch it get done so professional, makes me want to learn.


Scotty

 

[glens]

I can't remember where, but I've seen that termination before and played with it a bit. It's got more balls than you'd think.

 

[Tom Dunlap]

For a no load, non body support, it looks ok.

You could seize and eye on the rope too. Seizings can approach 100% efficiency.

 

[NickfromWI]

Glen hit it right on the nail. Depending on the application, that splice could be MORE than strong enough. Judging by the line being used, I am guessing this isn't a very high-load task expected from this line.

A "proper" splice's only advantage here would be neatness, and that's reason enough!

love
nick