Topic: Double braid splicing Question
Hello Everyone,
I've recently purchased a splicing kit made by Samson for double braid rope.
I've been practicing but just can't get it. I've followed the directions extremely carefully and its really quite easy until I get to the part where I have to reinsert the Core through the Cover from Point T to Point Z. Once the Fid gets to that part of the cover that already has a core inside it (from Point X to Point Z), the Fid jams and gets really tight and............
It simply will not go through even with extreme force.
On all the videos online, the rigger just pushes it though like nothing. I'm certain that I am using a 3/8" line and a 3/8" fid.
The rope was a piece of line that I got when I bought the boat. I don't know what brand it is and it probably isn't Samson.
I'm wondering if there might be some slight specification differences between rope brands and maybe there wouldn't be a problem if I was trying to splice Samson Rope.
I'm hoping maybe there is someone who has had this same problem when they were trying to teach themselves how to splice double braid and can give me some advice.
Best wishes to all and Happy Holidays,
Brian