Should stitching on a splice be covered?

[normandylumberjack]

Does this look right? I received it yesterday and just noticed the stitching has no shrink wrap tube stuff on it, is that normal?

 

Thanks in advance.

[Tommy_B]

Nothing to worry about at all. I always think its better to be able to see the lockstitching to see if there is any movement in the splice.

 

If you're worried about it, put some clear heat shrink over it.

[Greg]

As per Tommy B

[mad matty]

Hi Normandy lumberjack my blue tounge rope...looks the same, but dam that eye looks much smaller and tighter than mine

Cheers Matty

[normandylumberjack]

Thanks for the reassurance guys, thought it was better to ask than use it if not 100% sure:confused1:

 

The eye is a good tight fit on the crab but nothing compared to the tight fit from the zig zags top eye, couldn't get a dmm oval to fit so used a petzl, no chance of any of that lot side loading!

 

The blue tongue is really nice to use, but it seems to knot itself and snag on epicormic far easier than 13mm, I suppose i will get more disciplined with it after a few climbs. Its amazing what 1.3mm's difference makes to a rope!

 

Really happy with the new combo:thumbup: