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Old 03-11-2009, 21:03   #1
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Instructional Video and Book Recommendations ?

I have a couple of requests for videos/books (or both together) for splicing rope(3 strand and double braid). I think Samson sells a kit but what do you all recommend?

This'll take a few names off my Christmas list!
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Start with on-line freebies (tho' not videos):

SPLICING INSTRUCTIONS from:

Samson
Samson-The Strongest Name in Rope, Splicing Instructions

New England Rope
Samson-The Strongest Name in Rope, Splicing Instructions

Rope Inc
Ropes inc. Splicing Guide

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Brion Toss has some very good videos. I can splice double braid now with out instructions....Lifetime skills are great to build up......:-)

http://www.briontoss.com/catalog/videos.html
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