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Reeds Splicing Handbook (Reeds Handbooks) - Softcover

Book 5 of 13: Reeds Handbooks

Jan-Willem Polman

 
9781472981486: Reeds Splicing Handbook (Reeds Handbooks)

Synopsis

For any sea-farer, 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 pocket-sized guide to all rope splicing techniques. 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 photography and clear instructions to find out exactly how to splice efficiently.

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About the Author

Jan-Willem Polman is a sailor, author, journalist and specialist in synthetics technology who runs courses and workshops about splicing modern ropes.

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