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12-Strand Class I Whoopie Sling Modified for Tenex and Tenex-TEC
SAMSON SPLICING INSTRUCTIONS
From the unspliced end of the rope, measure 1/2
d plus a d short section. Use these marks to do
a Back Splice as follows:
3
step
2
step
CREATING ADJUSTABLE LOOP
BACK SPLICING THE END
1-1/4
fids
fixed eye
1-1/4
fids
fixed eye
Mark C
Mark D
Mark C
Mark D
Mark E
Mark E
2A
2B
Attach end of rope to a d and
pass the d and tail in at Mark E
and out of Mark D.
Pull the tail end through the
buried portion and leave the
tail exposed.
From Mark D measure 1-1/4
ds and make Mark E.
Short section of fid
3A
Insert the end of the rope in at the 1/2 d
mark and out at the short section mark.
1/2 fid
Short section of fid
1/2 fid
3B
Pull rmly on the tail until the “eye” completely closes.
Pull
3C
Grasp the “butt” of the splice and
milk back towards exit point.
3D
Mark the tail at the exit point. Pull the tail
out slightly and cut off at an angle.
Completed Whoopie Sling
3E
Re-milk to bury tail.
Milk
butt
Cut at angle
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