Knots can significantly decrease a ropes strength while in most cases splicing maintains 100 of the specified rope strength.
Eye splice braided rope.
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Here s how to put an eye splice in double braid line.
Make a mark on the line one fid length from the end.
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Tie a slipknot about 15 feet from the end of the line and loop it over a winch or cleat to hold it.
Note the fat look of the cover on the long part of the rope as compared to the loop.
Form a loop or eye to the desired size then place a second mark opposite the first.
The core and cover share the load equally.
Marlow s high performing excel r8 is the perfect rope for this type of splice available in 4 8mm diameters either working as a halyard or high performance sheet working well in ratchet blocks.
Eye splice a rope how to eye splice a 3 strand rope easy to follow splicing revisited the eye splice is a great way of making a permanent loop in a rop.
Easy step by step instructions for splicing a loop in the end of a three strand rope in this knot tying video tutorial.