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Not only can it help...I consider it essential. Getting the cover tail from point C to D in a 16 strand is the one splicing maneuver that pushes the most people away from splicing. Learning the tricks to this one maneuver are, for many people, the key to keeping the door of the splicing world...

Agreed. When I did my first neolite splice for a customer, I finished it, saw how loose it was, chopped it off and redid it with different measurements (counting 15 strands from the beginning of the bury to the first marked strands of the taper as opposed to the typical 5. I am of the opinion...

The 16 strand splice is designed for ropes that hold all of the load in the cover. Much or most of the weight In the fly is in those core strandswhixh would not be incorporated in to the strength part of a 16 strand splice. I wonder, though... love nick

The splice I suggested is just as strong as the regular directions. I'd costs you a couple feet of rope, but is easier to do and gives a we finished product. I'd still needs to be lock stitched like a regular splice. love nick

Ah hah! I was thinking it was either that or the monkey tail system they've been talking about at the buzz. Okay, to skip that whole crossover garbage, take 12' of rope, pull ALLLL the core out and throw it away. Now fold the rope in half and mark your eye right there at the middle (marks A...

How long is the sling you're making?

Oh- you reminded me of another tip. Something that another forum member (can't remember who) decided should be called the Super Taper! First mark is usually made at 28" Instead, make it at 38". After you pull the 10 cover strands, carefully taper that last 10" even further. That thinner...

Brian- I think you have the larger size Zing it. I have reports from others that this "puller" technique will work with larger Zing-It. I've used other things as pullers, too: -Cover from a tiny double braid -Core from a tiny double braid -Loosely woven shoe lace (no joke!) Click here and...

Jman, c'mon! 16 strand isn't THAT bad ;) Okay...yes it is. You say the taper is a PITA. Do you mean pulling out the 10 cover strands to make the taper, or are you talking about the crossover tapers between C and D? To pull the strands, you just gotta take it one at a time. Snag one of them...