Master the Eye Splice in Double Braid Rope in Minutes

Everyone can master the eye splice in double braid rope in minutes by watching this video. Learning to splice double braid rope is a skill that every sailor should take the time to master. Splicing ropes on your boat is cleaner and stronger than tying knots and makes you stand out from the crowed. It only take a few minute for you master this splicing skill.

The team a bottom up boats have put forward a collection of videos that take the mystery out of splicing and can turn a beginner into and expert in minutes. With a few simple tools and techniques everyone can lift there games by adding this sailing skill to you kit bag.

This video shares the simplest of ways to eye splice double braid polyester rope, taking you through the steps at a steady pace which should allow you to complete your splice in less than 15 minutes.

Splicing ropes maintains the full breaking strength of you rope which is offen reduced by knots with is one of the greatest advantages of splicing.

Watch from the beginning or follow the chapters below to skip to the step of the splice you need to know :-

0:14 - Marking the cover with the size of your eye
1:10 - Lock the Rope to prepare for the splice
1:30 - Extract the Core
2:40 - Normalise the Core
3:20 - Mark the core for phase 2 of the splice
4:30 - Cover Into the Core
6:40 - Core into the Cover
8:45 - Trim and bury the Core
10:00 - Trim and bury the Cover
10:55 - Finish the Splice

If liked this video and want to try it yourself you can get the tools used in this video via the product links below.

D-Splicer

Splicing Fids

Carbon Steel Shears 6-1/4 inch - Kevlar, Dyneema, Vectran, Spectra

If you want to learn more splicing skills we have many more great video to help you learn to eye splice with various types of rope.

Eye Splice in Dyneema

Eye Splice in Dyneema one end fixed

Finally if you want to see the complete set of steps on how to finish the splice by whipping the buried core you can learn how in the following video.

Whipped Rope Ends

Thanks for taking the time to watch this demonstration showing you how to create an eye splice in Dyneema Core rope . The team at Bottom up Boats appreciate your support. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchase, this helps us grow the channel and to create more how to sailing content that will inspire more viewers to take up this great sport.

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[MrCubflyer]

Thats the best explanation of a eye splice I've ever seen thanks. I do have trouble with getting the end back through the cover im going to look into some of your tools thanks.

[mightyluv]

I was just looking at a bunch of these splices at a ferry terminal and wondered how they were done; the YouTube algorithm has crossed over into MIND READING 😮!
Seriously: great instructional vid, I’m going to give it a go simply because it was so fascinating to see the process. Thanks for posting!

[arglebargle]

I will never during the rest of my life do this. However, I gave a like just because it's so good to see an expert do what he does best and explain it so beautifully.

[Dunnomate..]

Great explanation.
Also explains why it was easier to develop rocket science than to sail to the moon. 👍

[als]

I ahd no idea how this was done, thank you!
Of course I've not seen these tools before and realize they are almost essential.
Great explanation, good camera work and details.

[greggrondale]

BEST guidance tutorial that I've seen. Batter than mtg. Instructions!....(i've spliced parachute lines with small fids for 40+ years, but BIG Fids are a handful) THANK YOU for walking through the process.

[petsinpastelpencils]

Thank you . I have actually made my own long reins for training my horse. So much better learning a new skill. Thanks again

[alanmacdonald]

Not the first video I have watched on this splice, but one of the best. It had a few new tips that made my splices easier. Thank you.

[skylane]

Excellent!
I've done this about 40 years ago. They came out very well, but for the life of me, I couldn't recall exactly how it was done.
Thank you.

[alexbuilds]

Yeah this is a very well explained video. Love it

[davidkerr]

This is an excellent video with attention to details. I found it really helpful. Thanks!

[juanmazapan]

Thanks for the lesson very apreciated❤

[allanarndt]

I will need to create a new eye on the end of my winch rope when it breaks. You made it look so easy which I’m sure won’t be when I need to try this? After I rewatch your video 20-30 times hopefully I will remember enough to get me thru? Thank You for the info so far, great instruction!

[WilliamWallace-fvqw]

I just completed my 1st one, That was very difficult, but I’ve got about 15 more to do. Thanks for your video instruction.

[ljaysperspective]

I understand what you're saying (you did an awesome job explaining it), but it's not you. It's me. 😂

I would have to repeatedly watch this video several more times than I would prefer, you make it look simple, but Is there a knot that I can use on a climbing rope that's just as strong as an eyesplice that I can use? Please excuse my ignorance. I'm new to the whole rock climbing sport. Thx for any feed back, enjoyed the video several times over 😅👍

[kadmow]

- for an imprpmptu D-splicer I like to bend some medium steel wire - twist a handle onto the sharp ends - giving one of custom length any time I need one in the bush....

[gra]

Nice choice of color marker. Let’s use the same color as the rope.

[mixalis]

Excellent video!!! Is it safe to use this to hold your boat from the dock?

[peterhop]

Excellent idea to use the contrasting green coloured marker

[jayknight]

When I do 3 or 4 eye splices in a day in hands feel like I sanded them and my grip is flimsy for a day or so. Good video, thanks.