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inches of a three-strand rope, and tape or bind the area to keep the rope
from unlaying further. The tucks start in a staggered order and proceed
in an over-and-under pattern, just as when tying the Back Splice (see
Chapter 1).

STEP 1 Make the first tuck by inserting the first unlaid strand through
the intact strands of the rope.

STEP 2 Start the next tuck by inserting the next unlaid strand through
the same intact section of the rope, but this time tucking over and under.

STEP 3 Turn over the rope, and start the third tuck under the
remaining strand.

STEP 4 Continue tucks in an over-and-under pattern.