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Hi there,
First, I am not a fan of the "Frisco Taper", which is the name for the practice of dropping whole strands. The result is an unbalanced rope, and strands that are progressively more vulnerable to pulling as you approach the eye. Can't be whipped neatly, either.
On the other hand, I'm not a big fan of tapering nylon ropes by classical bit-at-a-time methods, as destruction tests we've done indicate a surprising weakening effect from tapers. Only in nylon, and I don't know the cause. Also in nylon, I've seen 5 tucks slip in extreme conditions, particularly in rotation.That's why we make 6 full tucks, and one backed tuck, and whip or Constrictor over the ends. Good test and real-world results, plus it's handsome.
Fair leads,
Brion Toss
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