How To Splice Rope - How To Do A Long Splice

This three strand splice is used when you need to maintain a similar thickness of rope. Step by step instructions for splicing two ropes together using a long splice in this detailed knot tying video tutorial. The long splice is not often used as considerable strength loss occurs compared to the short splice. It is usually employed in an emergency when no spare rope is available and a broken rope needs to pass through a pulley.

Advantages: Keeps the rope close to its original diameter

Disadvantages: Difficult and involved splicing procedure.

Related Knots:
Eye Splice: youtu.be/QeYBkMCQ8WY

Splicing A Hoop: youtu.be/H_gvUE5Dikc

Short Splice: youtu.be/PFFeDH2u7E0

End Splice

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