Double Braid Eye Splice | Sailing Wisdom [How to]

Splicing double braid line might seem complicated and overwhelming, but this video will smooth out all the issues and show you how simple it can be!

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[mikeandroi]

Best splicing video i've seen on YouTube. Nicely done with the explanation

[jean-mariebergeal]

Very well done (I have watched a few), and the only one that explains the why of every step - which helps the understanding... Thx!

[pmorph]

Your video was the best I have seen on YT on splicing. The expert tips are fantastic, no one else has mentioned them . Thank you

[dvernon]

New to splicing and have watched lots and lots of videos, including the Sampson site ones that follow the written directions. This was better than any of the rest! Thanks! Subscribed now. 😊

[timsouza]

Thank you, way easier than the mfr’s method 😊

[edfrhes]

Good video. I'm going to have to do this a few times while watching and pausing the video for it to sink in my memory. Thanks.

[jamesadams]

Yay!!!!’ The Doctor is in the house! Great one Herbie. Hi Maddie.

[kimyoung]

Very nice!
I’ve done many splices with the mark R, X, I, II, III method. And, while it does work, it does seem very complicated.

Your approach seems to be notably more straightforward. Thanks!

[MichaelMarko]

Good video. That’s a Lot of work!!! I learned to splice rope when I was about 12 but rope was different. I used a back-weaving technique which I still think is beautiful and I used to wind the end of a rope with waxed thread because the rope was natural fiber which couldn’t be melted. This is interesting but like all old timers I miss the old times. The needle used to open the twist was called a “Marlin spike”. But synthetic rope is so much more reliable I’m not complaining I just like the old ways. But it still takes a lot of material skill and knowledge to maintain these things and keep yourself going.

[vihstadt]

This is WAY easier to follow than the Columbia Basin video! Thank you so much 🎉

[andrewbrown]

Very helpful video thanks.

In my experience one has to be bold and patient to work a hole in the cover with a small fid, gradually opening the hole without breaking any strands.

The key to a good finish is to avoid bulk. Do this in three ways-
1. Bury the minimum amount of cover, too long you get bulk, but too short and the frayed ends escape and need whipping to control them.

2. Start tapering at the loop, at the start of the bury.

3. Pull and milk as much slack out of the weave as possible before trying to milk back into the cover.

After whipping a layer of self amalgamating tape hides any unsightly bits and protects against UV.

Leaving too much bulk means a big struggle to get to a point of road block with a fat loop hanging out, after more struggle one decides to reverse the process- then follows another big struggle to unbury what is buried. 🧐😀. Avoid the bulk in the beginning and it’s easy.

[goneswimming]

Great video Herbie! Sharing with my son, the new FLEET CAPTAIN of his sailing association. Thank you!

[DowneastThunderCreations]

My marlinespike seamanship is sorely lacking and your how-to videos on the subject always shed much light on the subject. This one is no exception. Thanks again, Herby! 👍👍👍

[livingsimplytosimplylive]

You have so much knowledge. I would like to be able to know just the things that you have forgotten lol

[dienadel]

I want to go fly fishing when the weather permits.. After watching this ! Or knit a sweater too !! Harvey thanks for sharing sir !!

[svloggedout]

Well done video; thanks. Some of your tips were helpful vs. other videos. I tried my first splice on 1/4" polyester double braid. I used cheap plastic fids that seemed to have too large a diameter so switched to knitting needles and tape. Ultimately, it worked but the end of the cover where it loops back in the eye is really ugly. I'm not sure if splicing larger line would be easier. I guess I'll stick with knots!

[melinda]

You know I Love This! The BEST Instructor!

[luchobats]

This is very educational. I enjoy watching your videos

[richardplane]

Makes it look easy but it rarely is.
I've done loads and only 70% come out ok.
My top tip is its much easier with new, loose rope where there is some space between the cover and core. Old, used super tight rope us almost impossible. I find .😊

[russking]

You do a great job explaining. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Question, please. Instead of permanently splicing through the shackle ring. Could you make a longer eye with no shackle, then feed the eye through the ring, over the top of the shackle and pull it back on itself.. That way if your shackle breaks or you need to change it, you don't have to resplice it. Hopefully that makes sense. Thanks.