Splice double braid til to amsteel blue

[allene]

I have instructions on how to do this on my web site. Several people have done it and found it to work for their needs. However, we have all experienced some "hernias" of the Amsteel through the cover of the double braid in the splice. It seems to be just cosmetic. I don't personally use this but rather found the hernias in testing which put about 1000 pounds on 1/8 Amsteel to 1/4 inch StaSet. You are unlikely to see this kind of load on a topping lift.

The "official" way to do this is to have interlocking eye splices but you would have a fairly large increase in line diameter at the area of the splice.

http://L-36.com/halyard_splice.php

[Stumble]

Allen,

I have tried this splice a number of times and never got it to come out well. Would it be possible for you to post a video of you doing it? I have a number of places I would like to use it, but don't feel comfortable in doing it yet.

[allene]

I agree that this splice is difficult to do. I don't use it myself and for your application I would think interlocking eye splices would be the way to go.

There are 30 photos on my web site showing the different steps. Which one are you having trouble with? Maybe I can give some pointers. Personally I have moved on from this splice to better ways to make a halyard so I will probably not be making another one and thus no opportunity to make video. Sorry.

[Stumble]

Allene,

I am planning on using it for a furling line so it has to be continuious diameter, or close. An eye-eye won't work. I think I may just buy some Tenex and core it with dyneema, but I was hoping to learn something new.

I think it was the step where the a steel is buried. But I can't remember now. I am going to have to try one and won't have the time for a few days.

[allene]

I thought you were making a topping lift. For a furling line, maybe just use the Tenex without the core. It is pretty strong stuff by itself. Make sure you get the white. The colors rub off.

[Stumble]

The problem there is... It's a big sail with a small drum. I need the dyneema so I can use really thin line to get enoug wraps.

[allene]

I might point out that my StaSet to Amsteel is 1/4 inch StaSet to 1/8 inch Amsteel so not even close to constant diameter. One thing you might consider is having Amsteel and must some cover over the short section where you need to cleat it. Whatever you decide, best of luck.