Splicing without a needle: tutorial

Rope work tutorial : The locked splice Locked splice, that you may know as “New Zealand” splice is a very common technique. Splicers of all sorts of fibres appreciate its ease and fast realisation. But be careful: For to be solid, the locked splice must not be rushed. Cross overs, spliced length, choice of Dyneema®…

The stitched whipping | Ropework tutorial Sewed by inserting the needle several times through the rope with whipping twine,the stitched whipping is a very reliable method to fasten the cover and the core of a rope. For example, it is essential to sew the sheath to the base of a spliced eye on the core,…

How do you make a textile shackle? The textile shackle is the star of modern splicing. Effectively ,as it is very light and robust, it has overtaken its stainless steel cousin for fixing blocks, sheets, halyards, etc.  However, numerous versions are available on the market today. In short, we provide a tried and approved classic…

Lashing : tutorial With a lashing, you can do anything: replace block shackles, Jackline turnbuckles or even standing rigging ones. This practical tutorial with videos, teaches you the basics of lashing and provides several methods to accomplish them, with plenty of tips to help you ! Lashing : The basics A lashing with a Dyneema®…

The coating process This short video tutorial explains what coating is and which method is best to coat your ropes yourself. A really simple and fun technique to colour your Dyneema® ropes, while protecting them from UVs, chafing, and salt.

The messenger line termination | Roperwork tutorial Mastering ropework enables you to make full use of the rope during navigation, but also ashore during wintering operations. The messenger line termination was specifically conceived for this purpose or to simplify the installation of a new rope on board. It consists in making a loop at the…