Splicing instructions?

[flushcut]

Are they all basically the same?
I mean if a guy were to splice say Yale DB with Samson's instructions for BD would that be OK and acceptable? Or is it really important to follow the manufacturers instructions to a T?

 

[NickfromWI]

There are subtleties, yes. But you can create full strength splices on New England ropes with Sampson splices.

Know what you're doing and don't f it up. That's the most important part.

 

[sawman]

My mom use to tell me that
( the last part)

 

[flushcut]

Thanks!

 

[NickfromWI]

The real question is, what are you splicing and what directions are you using?

 

[flushcut]

Lately I have been doing blue moon following Samson's instructions.

 

[NickfromWI]

It is an abomination to hear that. But yes it will work just fine.

 

[flushcut]

Why is that?

 

[NickfromWI]

Only because I love Yale rope so much. It seems sacrilege to use another manufacturers directions for Yale rope. Notice above I said you can swap New England and Sampson!?

I must admit, no rope company has better splicing literature than Sampson.

 

[flushcut]

Fair enough. I get trying to keep the blood line pure and all.

 

[Raj]

I like the New England rope double braid splice instructions, bury the core first then the cover, seems to make things neater while working.