Samson DOUBLE BRAID Class I Back Splice - Manual

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Double Braid Class I Back 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.
The Samson Back Splice is a neat and permanent way to
terminate the end of a line. It is flexible and can be tapered
to reduce bulk. To make a Back Splice half as long as
described, use half measurements.
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 pusher or any sharp tool such as
an ice pick, awl, or marlin spike, separate cover strands to expose
core. First pry, then, pull core completely out of cover from Point X
to the taped rope end. Put 1 layer only of tape on end of core.
To assure correct positioning of Mark 1 do the
following. Holding exposed core, slide the cover as
far back towards the tightly tied slip knot as you
can. Then, firmly smooth cover back from slip
knot towards the taped end. Smooth again until
all cover slack is removed. Then, mark core
where it comes out of the cover. This is Mark 1.
Tape end to be spliced with 1 thin layer of
tape. Then, measure 1 tubular fid length
(2 wire fid lengths) from end of rope and
mark. This is Point X (Extraction).
Tie a tight slipknot approximately 5 fid
lengths from Point X. This must be done.
3
step
m a r k i n g t h e c o r e
Again, slide cover toward the slipknot to
expose more core.
From Mark 1 measure along core towards
Point X a distance equal to the short section
of fid and make 2 heavy marks. This is Mark 2
(double measurements with wire fid.)
From Mark 2 measure in the same direction
1 fid length plus another short section of the
fid and make 3 heavy marks. This is Mark 3
(double measurements with wire fid.)
Core must be extracted from cover here at Point X
1 fid length
or 2 wire fids
Tie a slipknot about 5 fid lengths from Point X
One layer of tape
Prying out the core
One layer
of tape
x
cover
core
Finished splice
Mark on fid
1 fid length plus another short section Short section
of fid
mark 2 mark 1
x
mark 3
cover