Samson predator rope

[Sgahunter]

I’m a newb and before reading all the great info on here on how hard to splice the rope was I ordered 20’ to make my DIY lineman’s belt and tree tether. I’ve found enough info that I believe I can splice it but I’m not sure how big of an eye on the splice. Any suggestions? The video I’ve found are for a 1” eye and I think I’d need a bigger one.

 

[pesqimon]

For tether you want to something like 5”. That is you want to be able to pass a fist through it.

The linesmans probably could be smaller but maybe do it the aame in case you want them to be interchangeable?

 

[Sgahunter]

Thank you.

 

[livewire69]

I used this video. Not too bad to do. Hardest part is burying the core at the end. Wire fid is your friend for this.

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[Sgahunter]

I used this video. Not too bad to do. Hardest part is burying the core at the end. Wire fid is your friend for this.

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I’ve watched that one and the Samson Vortex rope I believe as well. It does appear to require a wire fid but I’m going to attempt to make a DIY one and just use the fid measurements for the spacing. If it becomes too difficult I’ll breakdown and buy the fid kit

 

[livewire69]

That Predator sheath is so tight when you bury the core you'll have a hell of a time with a regular fid. I used some welding wire with a wooden dowel for a handle. Taper the end of the core too before you try to pull it through.

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[Sgahunter]

That’s exactly what I’d plan to try initially. Thank you