Splice safe or not safe?

[Joe Loggs]

Hi guys had this rope about 6 months now and noticed the splice stitching is looking a little on the loose side, is this safe to climb on? Iv been told its ok but I want a second opinion.

[Peter]

Yes its fine, get the whipping redone if you know anyone handy with a needle and thread, but the splice is fine.

[slimjimvw]

Re-stitch it yourself or get it re-stitched by someone. That stitching is pretty knackered though and it would fail LOLER imo. But thats not to say its unsafe , the stitching doesn't add to the strength of the splice.

 

But i would get it sorted for peace of mind.

[Joe Loggs]

Thanks guys. We're can I find a whipping guide wouldn't mind having a go myself.?

[slimjimvw]

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUrGYzXF9gI]How to make a Standard Whiplock - APS - YouTube[/ame]

[DrewB]

Don't let the ease of that fool you bro-the throat of the pi splice will be a lot tougher to get the needle through!! Good instructional video, good luck

[Joe Loggs]

Great video. Thanks again for your help lads, is this the same principal for a stitched eye?

[DrewB]

No a stitched eye is completely

Different

Edited February 10, 2012 by DrewB

[scottythepinetree]

Everytime I buy a new rope, first thing I do is wrap some tape around the stitching to protect it. You do need to occassionally re-do it just to have a look, damage assessment but has kept my stitching in good nick.