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Lock splice for low-friction rings

The equipment you’ll need for the splice is:

▪ D12 Dyneema

▪ A tape measure

▪ A low-friction ring

▪ A marker pen

▪ A sharp knife

▪ A fid – we’re using the outside of a pen

Measure 50 times the rope’s diameter and make a mark. Take the low-friction ring that you want to use as a thimble, place it on the

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