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    After your input nacra, I spent a few hours last...

    After your input nacra, I spent a few hours last night reading through some of the volumes of info here regarding cord, splicing, knots and beyond. It would seem I have a lot to learn if I so choose....
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    I really appreciate the detailed explanation. I...

    I really appreciate the detailed explanation. I think I will stitch those loops like you say. Seems like cheap insurance to make sure I don't hit the ground one day.

    I read the instructions on...
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    Got it! Thanks for the explanation. After...

    Got it! Thanks for the explanation. After checking your gallery, I see why always stitching is preferable...nice setup.

    Here's a link to the sticky I mentioned if you're interested:...
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    The 1.75 dyneema cord I got from Brandon at...

    The 1.75 dyneema cord I got from Brandon at Warbonnet feels and works totally different than the 7/64 amsteel. The 1.75 cord allows an untapered end to be doubled and pulled through the bury with no...
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    Thanks for the replies. Yes, I like the full...

    Thanks for the replies.

    Yes, I like the full taper on the continuous loops for strength. But I discovered that I like the angled end cut for the end bury because of the abrupt change in diameter...
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    Taper the bury

    I spent last week working with dyneema for some new guylines. It was easy to work with and I learned a lot.

    Today I added Amsteel to my resume by adding whoopie hooks to my slings and making...
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