The ultra-easy textile shackle without splice – the Ino-Rope style shackle It is commonly called “textile shackle”. The latter is now an essential component of modern splicing. Because they are light and robust, textile shackles have consequently surpassed their stainless steel cousin for the connection of blocks, sheets and other halyards. Therefore, numerous versions are…

Rope work: learning how to make a loop Splicing a textile connector: learning how to make a loop To begin, the loop is a multi-purpose textile connector that you absolutely have to know about! Indeed, reliable and multi-functional, the loop is often fitted with a cow hitch knot around a chainplate, it can also be…

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®…

Stitching on a splice: tutorial “Why complicate things when they can be made simple?”this could sum up this video tutorial that shows how to make a stitch step by step. Quick and easy to do, the sewing stitch replaces whipping to lock a splice that is not submitted to load. » Whipping a splice: a bad…