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VIDEO TUTORIALS

Locking Eye Splice – one end free

A popular starting splice great for beginners and one that is most common for locking Dyneema splices. This versatile splice can be applied in all applications where a lock is required.

Skill rating: Beginner 2/5

D2 Covered Eye Splice

D2 Covered Eye Splice – D2 and V2

Used for core dependent rope constructions such as D2 Racing, V2 etc. Designs where the core contributes most or all the strength and the cover provides protection to the rope.

Skill rating: Advanced 4/5

EXCEL R8 Taper

Excel R8 Taper – Excel R8

A Taper splice is useful in areas of rope that don’t require handling, for reducing friction and when needing to change the diameter of the line. Marlow’s high performing Excel R8 is the perfect rope for this type of splice available in 4-8mm diameters either working as a halyard or high performance sheet working well in ratchet blocks.

Skill rating: Intermediate 3/5

How to make a Soft Shackle

Soft Shackles are a great skill to master and they can be made in all shapes and sizes suitable for a variety of applications and fastenings. This quick and easy tutorial will guide you step by step.

If you are new to diamond knots, this part may take a bit of practice, however, the splice is quick and easy. Made with Dyneema, Marlow Soft Shackles have incredible break load strength and are a worthy addition to your climbing or sailing kit, for use at home, outdoors or wherever you may venture.

Skill rating -Splice 2/5 | Diamond knot 4/5

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