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HOW TO SPLICE DYNEEMA splicing dyneema ropes - brummel eye splice lock splice
27 September 2023 · 21 min · 23K views
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Splicing Dyneema line preserves nearly 100% of its rated breaking strength, whereas knots can reduce that capacity by 40% to 50%.Watch To determine the required length of a splice, multiply the line's diameter in millimeters by 50.1:30 For an 8mm line, this results in a 40cm splice.1:45
The Brummel splice involves separating the 12 strands of the line into two equal groups of six to insert the standing part through the working part, creating an interlocking "eight" shape.2:56 After forming the eye, the working end is fed into the core of the standing part using a splicing needle or fid.5:21 To ensure a smooth transition and prevent bulk, the splice is tapered by extracting and cutting half of the strands halfway through the splice length.8:31 The Mobius Brummel, or locked splice, follows a similar process but creates a more secure, interlocking loop structure before the final bury.12:22 Both methods provide high-strength, permanent terminations suitable for attaching blocks or hardware via cow hitches.20:15
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