Samson DOUBLE BRAID Class I End-for-End Splice - Manual

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Double Braid Class I End-For-End 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
Class I Double Braids are made from any or all of the following
fibers: olefin, polyester, or nylon.
This splice can be performed on new and used rope. This is an
all-purpose splice technique designed for people who generally
splice used rope as frequently as new rope.
m e a s u r i n g a n d m a r k i n g
1
step
2
step
e x t r a c t i n g t h e c o r e
Bend rope sharply at Point X. With a pusher or any sharp tool, such as an ice pick, awl, or marlin spike, spread cover
strands to expose core. First pry, then pull core completely out of cover (shown in white) from Point X to the end of rope.
Put 1 layer only of tape on end of core (shown in gray.)
To assure correct positioning of Mark 1 do the following: holding the exposed core, slide cover as far back towards the
tightly tied slip knot as you can. Then, firmly smooth cover back from the slip knot towards taped end. Smooth again until
all cover slack is removed. Then, mark core where it comes out of cover. This is Mark 1. Do this to both ropes. (Fig. A)
Tape the end of each rope with 1 thin layer of tape. Lay 2 ropes to be spliced side-by-side and measure 1 tubular fid length
(or 2 wire fid lengths) from end of each rope and make a mark. This is Point R (Reference).
From Point R measure 1 short fid section length (as scribed on the fid) then mark. This is Point X (where you should extract
core from inside cover.) Be sure both ropes are identically marked. Tie a slipknot approximately 5 fid lengths from Point X.
Note: If you require the rope
with the finished splice to
be a certain overall ength,
refer to “Special Tips for
Splicing Double Braid
Class I”, on th last page
of these splice instructions.
1 fid OR
2 wire fids
Core must be extracted
from cover here.
Tie a slipknot in each line about
5 fid lengths from
Point X.
Short
section
of fid
1 layer of
tape
x r
x r
Finished splice
One layer
of tape
cover
core
core
cover
mark 1
x
x
x
Do not pull cover strands away from rope as this will distort cover unnecessarily.
mark 3
x
x
r
r
1 fid length plus another short section
Mark second core using first as exact guide
cover
core
core
cover
mark 2
Short section
mark 1
r
r
3 A
3 B
From Mark 1, measure along
core towards X a distance
equal to the short section
of fid and make 2 heavy
marks. This is Mark 2.
From Mark 2 measure in the
same direction 1 fid length
plus another short section
and make 3 heavy marks.
This is Mark 3.
Mark second core by laying it alongside
the first and using it as an exact guide.
Figure a
Figure B
3
step
i n s e rt i n g c o r e i n t o c o r e
Hold 1 core at Mark 1 and slide cover back to expose more core. (Fig. B)