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Reeds Splicing Handbook

For all types of rope

Author:	Jan-Willem Polman
Published:	2020
Format:	Paperback, 128 pages
Size:	160 × 100 × 11 mm

£11⁹⁹

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Splicing techniques for all rope types

Step-by-step guide to splicing both traditional 3-strand and modern braided rope, with clear photography showing why splices are stronger than knots or shackles.

For any seafarer, splicing rope is an essential skill. But the traditional 3-strand rope is fast disappearing. So how do you splice braided rope? This is the definitive pocket-sized guide to all rope splicing techniques. Most of the techniques are quite easy to master – and also fun to do. See why splices are better – and stronger – than knots or shackles for joining or shortening rope, and follow the step-by-step photography and clear instructions to find out exactly how to splice efficiently.

About the Author

Jan-Willem Polman is a sailor, entrepreneur and mechanical engineer who specialises in synthetics technology. From 2008 to 2010 he sailed around the world with his wife and two young children. After that, he gave up corporate life and devoted himself to being an entrepreneur. He is currently the head of several watersports companies that specialise in ropes. He organises workshops and courses about splicing modern ropes. He also developed the D-Splicer needles that are used widely by sailors and riggers.