Those fast-fids look cool! I don't really know all that much about dyneema, but to be fair those pictured are only holding our sail bag up so they aren't under much load or anything 👍 Thank you so much for all your advise!
Sailing Pickle Family
2023-03-20 14:00:33 +0000 UTC
If you want a good video on the best (and strongest) ways to splice line, take a look at this.
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=245843560158933
Aaron Stramiello
2023-03-18 17:43:52 +0000 UTC
Sorry to comment on old stuff, but I am new to following you guys. Did you know that knots in Dyneema weakens it? Knots create too small of a bend radius. Also, for splicing, there is a cool little tool called a fast-fid. If you do not have one, look into it.
https://www.amazon.com/Factor-55-Fast-Rope-Splicing/dp/B07GFHZS5Q/ref=asc_df_B07GFHZS5Q?tag=bingshoppinga-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=80745437134423&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=e&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-4584345016047466&psc=1
My background is not in boats, but in rigging for off-road vehicle recoveries, so line strength is very important to me.