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SHORT SPLICE 77

ABOVE Short Splice.

RIGHT Can be used to
repair rope damage.

(or Constrictor). The free strands are then alternately tucked against the lay
into the other rope in an over and under pattern. The stopped strands are
then freed and the same process is carried out on that side. After three or
four tucks each side, cut off the excess of each strand leaving protruding
ends. This allows the splice to settle without untucking. Roll splice underfoot
to help settle it.

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