Splicing Inverness

[Mr Fir]

Is there anyone around Inverness who'd be up for teaching a newbie? I could learn from guides etc but think it'd be better to learn from another climber.

 

I had Jamie in Edinburgh do a couple NE hi vee eyes for me a few years ago, excellent splices thank you. A bit far away now though...

 

I'm needing to splice a couple of ropes soon, been looking over the forums for kit list. XTC fire seems a good one to start on, tail end would be easier I guess?

Also have a new Yale blue tongue which I rolled a top handle over near my anchor point not long ago Any guides around for 24 strand kern mantle?

 

Thanks in advance...

[Mr Fir]

Oh well went with online guides and vids and happy with results. Few pics...

 

First splice on practice piece (top) of XTC fire then on main line. Broke a few wire fids, tight final bury as half expected.

 

Cut up the Yale Blue Tongue splice into a few bits to show how cover is in core, for those who haven't done it. Nice sharp chisel did the trick.

 

First double braid, 24 strand on the same rope.

 

My mate says he'll take a few to uni when he goes back and break them and tell me what force it took, hope it holds till then...

 

Thanks to contributors on the splicing forum, lots learned from ya'll