Question on Splicing

[Parsnip]

Hi. I am new to the forum. Lots of cool into here.

I'm looking to make spliced loops in some 10 mm kermantle. I'm relatively new to this. It will either be bluewater pro tac 10 mm, or Sterling HTP static 10 mm. Hoping to do it w/ a 3/8 fid.

1. Is this possible?
2. Is it advisable?
3. Are there any resources you can point me to to guide me?

(The spliced loops will be used to make both a lanyard, and a tree strap for and hanging from in a saddle. Both will be adjusted for length with a ropeman 1 ascender).

Thanks for all!

 

[Zale]

Check out the Buzz. They have a whole thread just on splicing.

 

[Parsnip]

Thank you Zale! There is so much info over there. Had no idea.

 

[Zale]

We tend to be knuckle draggers over hear. Not everyone but a good many. Good luck.

 

[RelliK88]

What is better hand splice or the Viking spice for claiming eye

 

[JeffGu]

Both types of splicing (hand and sewn) retain 90% or more of the rope's strength. Some ropes (many static kernmantles, ropes and prusik cords with class 2 fibers, most 12-strand singlebraids) must use sewn splices. Doublebraids, 16-strand ropes, etc. are usually easy to hand splice. The 12-strand hollowbraid ropes used for sling/anchor construction (like Tenex-TEC and tREX) are especially easy to splice with locking brummels.

Personal preferences and intended use will usually dictate which splicing method is used. For a climbing line, I'll hand splice tight eyes for doublebraid and 16-strand ropes, and order them with sewn eyes for everything else. For prusik cords, I prefer sewn eyes because I use compact hitches (like the Distel and the Knut) and they release better and keep the hitch more compact using 26" and 28" cords.