How to do a double-braid splice in Samson Vortex

I demonstrate how to do a Class 1 double-braid eye splice in Samson Vortex rope. This same splice can be used on most double-braid ropes that are made from nylon or polyester. However, the taper layout on the cover may vary, so check the manufacturer's recommendation.

[hp]

By far the best splicing video on youtube.

[denisebowker]

I've been watching videos all weekend on splicing and this one was the most helpful.
Things I like about this video is the use of the puller fid. I didn't have one of these so I made one out of a thin clothes hanger. It worked really well. I wish I had seen this video first as using a pushing fid to get the lines through was a pain.
The other thing I found was pulling the rope by hand to bury the I used a winch on the boat. I put the knot on a cleat then fed an old line through the eye back to a winch and cranked slowly.
I wanted the block to be in the splice. make sure you put the block or whatever so it's on the outer shell right up against where the core pops out.

[Tracer-ycwq]

Great video! Much easier using the wire fid to pull the core past the splice than trying to push a traditional fid through that tight spot.

[oligamot]

This is the most helpfull vidéo. I watch it each time i make a splice, thank you for sharing

[ericforsman]

This reminds me of the first time I ever tried to splice Tachyon. It was a comedy of errors! Before you give up you might try using a come-along to pull on the eye while you use both hands to milk the cover over the crossover. If that does not work you can try milking the cover back away from the crossover and opening up the splice. In my experience, the problem with bunching at the crossover is usually caused by failure to keep tension on both sides of the eye as the core slides into the cover. That tension is what keeps the crossover from bunching up as it is pulled into the throat of the splice. That is really important, especially on ropes with really tight covers, such as Tachyon.

[schwartztekllc]

Thanks for your clear and detailed splicing instructions! I have my first spool of rope coming - Samson Vortex 1/2" and so I'll be learning to splice soon. Seems that I need not search any further for good instruction.

[chrisrynkiewicz]

Brilliant relaxed, precise and ever so detailed presentation. Clearly a master at work. Thank you from an English sailor about to replace a main halyard.

[chriscodrington]

Really good demonstration with time taken for focus at key junctures in process thanks it’s a keeper!

[bonzey]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

I've spliced loads of 3 strand for flip lines, but was always intimidated by double braids. I just got a hank of this exact rope, I think I might have a go.

[srdoberman]

Clear and concise. "You are the for a great vid!!

[philosborn]

👍👍👍merry Christmas Eric, your videos were a great help this past fall season. 🇨🇦🇺🇸

[hosocat]

Very clear instruction. You make it possible for the viewer to try this. Thanks!

[ronbe]

Really a clear explanation and fun to see 👍👍

[adrianhernandez]

Thank you Erich that video was amazing

[eriksonsimbolonofficial]

Please make a tutorial on how to make dead rope eyes.🙏🙏🙏

[rmarks]

How do you determine the spacing of your layout for tapering the sheath? In this video you do six strands, each spaced five strands apart, and in your Tachyon splice video, you alternate 3-strand and 4-strand spacing.
Fantastic videos, thank you for making them

[abelcastelan]

Great video, one question do you know whats the weight limit ?

[sklonum]

Weaving technique is fantastic! And the correct one - I put the carbine in the leash, tomorrow I will braid the handle !!!

[canadiankiwijay]

Great vid (as are your beeline ones). Thanks for sharing

[lee-johnson]

Very cool to watch. Thank you for posting