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Sewed vs threaded loops (edit: spliced loops)

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Mackerel

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I’m honestly looking for everyone’s opinions between the two regarding safety and reliability. Any input will help this DIYer
 
I’m a little lost as to what you are asking.
 
Are we talking about molle loops, woven versa straps, amsteel loops? What application loops are you talking about?


................................................................................All climbing methods, platforms, saddle designs, and/or use of materials possibly mentioned in the post above are not peer reviewed for safety, and should only be used as an example of my own method. Do your own research and testing before becoming confident in any DIY solution to support your life.
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Pretty even for me too, though a splice is probably cleaner and more reliable. Ultimately may depend on your choice of rope. For example I use hTP 9mm so that can only be sewn.
 
If rope CAN be spliced, is there and advantage to sewing it? Or is that just a personal preference for some people? I have seen guys with sewn ropes when they can and do splice their other ropes and never thought to ask them why, when I see them.
 
Mackerel said:
If rope CAN be spliced, is there and advantage to sewing it? Or is that just a personal preference for some people? I have seen guys with sewn ropes when they can and do splice their other ropes and never thought to ask them why, when I see them.
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I can't speak for hunters but for general tree climbing there's often some little functional reason for people to choose one or the other if there's a choice. Sometimes a secondary function of the termination is to act as a stopper knot in which case a sewn eye is a better choice. Sometimes depending on the friction hitch being used, the longer stiffened section above the spliced eye is a benefit to the function of the hitch, other times a shorter sewn eye outweighs the bulkiness of it if the longer splice would interfere with the hitch. That's just a couple examples but you get the gist of it.
 
Mackerel said:
If rope CAN be spliced, is there and advantage to sewing it? Or is that just a personal preference for some people? I have seen guys with sewn ropes when they can and do splice their other ropes and never thought to ask them why, when I see them.
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If you are paying to have it done, a sewn splice is generally cheaper.
 
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