Samson 12-STRAND Class I Eye-and-Eye Tail Splice User Manual
Strand eye-and-eye tail splice
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12-Strand Eye-and-Eye Tail Splice
S A M S O N S P L I C I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S
1
step
M a r k i n g Ta i l l e n g T h
2
step
step
3
M a r k i n g e y e S i z e
M a r k i n g a n d P u l l i n g Ta P e r S
NOTE: These instructions are intended for use with Samson’s Tenex,
Tenex-TEC (2 end per carrier Tenex), IceTail, or Tech-12 only.
The desired tail length will dictate the starting length of cordage required.
For a 33" finished eye-and-eye tail, an 80" length of 3/8" rope is required.
Mark the center point of
the rope. This is Mark A.
Bring both ends of the
rope towards the center
point as shown and
overlap the tails 1-1/2".
Mark the size of the eye
on each tail. From the
inside of the eye, mark
both legs of the eye at
1-1/4". These are Marks
B and C, as shown.
Mark the tapers. From Mark C towards the ends,
count 12 strand pairs and begin taper marks on
the 13th pair. Mark both a left hand and a right
hand strand pair at each point for removal. Mark
the 13th, 15th, and 17th. You should have a total
of 6 strand pairs marked for removal at each end.
Pull the marked strands from the rope, but do not
cut. Replace the tape on both ends of the rope.
From the midpoint
marked in Step 1,
measure four inches
on each side of the
center mark and make
a mark. These will be
the exit Points X.
1-1/2"
13 pairs
4"
4"
1-1/4"
1-1/4"
Taper
Marks
80"
a
a
a
B
B
B
C
C
C
a
B
C
4
step
M a r k i n g e x i T P o i n T S
a
B
B
C
C
x
x