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 guide to this crucial skill. 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 photographs and clear instructions to find out how to splice efficiently.

Learn how to: 

• make strong, reliable splices in braided rope
• select ropes in the materials that best suit your on-board requirements
• customise your ropes to make your setup easier and safer
• optimise your deck layout and save weight on board
• taper your sheets for ease of handling
• splice an extra cover on your ropes to give better grip in clutches, avoid chafe and make them last longer

While a knot can reduce the strength of a rope by as much as 50%, a well-spliced rope loses only 5–10%. The techniques, insights and suggestions within these pages will be invaluable to all boaters, whether recreational or commercial.

Features:

• Hardback book
• Pages: 176
• Dimensions: 246 x 171mm

Tried cutting through Dyneema? Nearly impossible with regular scissors... The D-16 Scissors have been designed just for this reason.

Specially designed and tested on Spectra and Dyneema fibres - both extremely hard fabrics to cut. The blades of these scissors are laser cut and have an excellent grinding profile.

Highly recommended from the rigging crew at VR!

Check out their video explains all about these great rigging scissors:

The D-Splicer comes with a set of 4 needles and a handle. The needles are easy to replace in the handle.

The set contains:

• The unique double needle clamps your line and makes it easy to pull through
• Two 1mm needles with length 24cm
• Two 1.5mm needles with length 26cm

The D-Splicer handle is made of anodized aluminum in order to last in maritime conditions. The needles are made from stainless steel and can be purchased seperately.

Splicing instruction video below:

The D-Splicer Fixed needle's functionality is identical to the classic D-Splicer set. The needle has a fixed handle for easy pulling and can not be replaced.

Set of three Fixed F-Series needles - F15, F20 and F25.

Features:

• F15 - rope up to 2-4mm diameter
• F20 - rope up to 4-6mm diameter
• F25 - rope up to 6-8mm diameter

The D-Splicer Fixed Professional needle's functionality is identical to the classic D-Splicer set. The needle has a fixed handle for easy pulling and can not be replaced.

Features:

• XL15 Length: 50cm & Needle Thickness: 1.5mm
• XL20 Length: 55cm & Needle Thickness: 2.0mm
• XL25 Length: 55cm & Needle Thickness: 2.5mm

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The D-Splicer W-18 Wire Cutter easily cuts throught wire rope up to 5mm(3/16”).

Features:

• The blades are made from high carbon steel
• Cuts throught wire rope up to 5mm (3/16”)
• Special modified angles ensuring a long lasting clean cut.
• The handle is suitable for left and right handed users.

Tried cutting through Dyneema? Nearly impossible with regular scissors... The large D-20 Scissors have been designed just for this reason cutting up to 10mm rope.

Specially designed and tested on Spectra and Dyneema fibres - both extremely hard fabrics to cut. The blades of these scissors are laser cut and have an excellent grinding profile.

Highly recommended from the rigging crew at VR!

D-Splicer Splicing Set - Sailor - Ideal starter pack for any aspiring rigger or sailor​

Features:

• Splice Tool Bag - D-Pouch P40
• Selma set 4 needles 
• F-15 splicer - Fixed (rope up to 2-4mm diameter) 
• C-20 Knife
• Whipping Twine 1.0mm: 35m 
• Needle set: 6 needles 
• Splicing tape: 66 m 

​Highly recommended from the rigging crew at VR!

PLEASE NOTE: You must be 18 years of age to purchase this product.

Not allowed on commercial aircraft

D-Splicer Splicing Set - Mariner - The perfect kit bag for any sailors

Features:

• Splice Tool Bag - D-Pouch P40
• Selma set 4 needles
• D-Splicer set A4
• F-20 splicer - Fixed (2.0 mm - 26 cm)
• D-16 Scissors
• Whipping Twine 1.0mm: 35m
• Needle set: 6 needles
• Splicing tape: 66 m 
• D-20 Scissors
• Rope Fid - Small
• Seaming Palm right hand

​Highly recommended from the rigging crew at VR!

Check out their video explains all about these great rigging scissors:

D-Splicer Splicing Set - Riggers - The essential 'Go To' kit for any rigger or yachtperson. (Image above does not include all of the kit below)

Features:

• Splice Tool Bag XL - D-Pouch P65 PRO
• Selma set 5 needles 
• F-10 splicer - Fixed (1.0mm - 18cm) 
• F-15 splicer - Fixed (1.5mm - 26cm) 
• F-20 splicer - Fixed (2.0mm - 26cm) 
• XL-20 splicer - Fixed (2.0mm - 55cm) 
• XL-25 splicer - Fixed (2.5mm - 60cm) 
• D-16 Scissors 
• Whipping Twine 1.0mm: 35m 
• Whipping Stirotex HMPE 1mm - Black
• S-4 Soft Fid - Small
• S-8 Soft Fid - Medium
• L-16 D-Slack - Medium
• Needle set: 6 needles 
• Splicing tape: 66m 
• C-24 Ceramic Knife - Medium
• Rope Fid - Small 
• Rope Fid - Large
• Seaming Palm right hand

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Highly recommended from the rigging crew at VR!

Check out their video explains all about these great rigging scissors:

PLEASE NOTE: 

You must be 18 years of age to purchase this product.

Not allowed on commercial aircraft