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Spectra splice
KNOT SCORE
It took centuries of evolution to work out the best way to splice traditional Strength
ropes, and no doubt the same will be true of the current generation of Security
high-modulus ropes. Two somewhat different approaches are taken over Diffi culty Tying
Diffi culty Untying
the following two spreads – and there are other new methods emerging
Usefulness
all the time. Try as many as you can and see which works best for you.

1 Overlap the two ends and tape 2 Use a fid to prize apart the strands 3 Feed the working end of the other
them together with electrical tape, in the standing part of one line line through the gap with the fi d,
so each end is about 250–300mm directly next to the tape. Make sure and pull it tight.
(10–12in) long. you don’t pierce or tear the fi bre.

5 Pull the working end tight. 6 Skip two strands, and pass the fi d 7 Feed the working end through the

through the core of the standing part core using the fid, and pull it tight.
for about 150mm (6in).

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