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Long splice
KNOT SCORE
Where it’s important that the thickness of the rope remains constant, use Strength
the long splice. It’s based on the principle of two strands on one line being Security
unlaid and replaced with two strands from the other line. Although it Diffi culty Tying
Diffi culty Untying
doesn’t bulk up the line as much as the short splice, it does weaken the
Usefulness
line considerably more – by as much as 50 per cent, according to some.

1 Mark off each line, allowing about 2 Tease the strands apart up to the 3 Take any strand from the top line
40 times the diameter for the splice. marks, and marry them together so and unravel it for about 350mm
In this case, 40 x 10mm ( 3 ⁄8in) = the ends point in alternate directions. (14in). Take the matching strand
400mm (16in). from the lower line and lay it in the
groove left by the missing strand.

4 Trim the end of the loose strand, 5 Take the next strand in the top 6 Cross the remaining two strands
leaving enough length to tie and line and unravel it for about 175mm and tuck the ends under at least two
tuck it later. (7in). Take the matching strand from strands, or until they run out.
the lower line and lay it in the
groove left by the missing strand.

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