Modern Splicing

Unlock the art of modern splicing with this essential handbook by Egmont M Friedl. Perfect for marine enthusiasts, climbing aficionados, and boating professionals alike, this hardback guide provides insights into splicing—the ultimate technique for securely joining ropes. Strengthen your skills with expert guidance and over 200 vibrant color photos that illustrate each splicing method. Dive into practical video instructions that complement the book, offering more than four hours of additional learning. Examine the various types of splices essential for your adventures, as you develop a comprehensive understanding of modern cordage and its materials. Whether you’re a novice or an experienced practitioner, this book equips you with the knowledge to enhance your safety and self-reliance on the water and cliffs. With Friedl's 35 years of experience and a profound understanding of various rope techniques, you’ll learn how to efficiently and safely execute splicing, making every significant marine or climbing project a success. Embrace the world of splicing, elevate your skills, and embark on your next adventure with confidence.

Author: Egmont M Friedl Publisher: Schiffer Books
Bind: hardback
Dimensions: 216 x 279 mm
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 30-06-2021

For marine, boating, and climbing amateurs and professionals at all levels, splices-the strongest way of attaching or joining the end of a rope-are essential. Why? Because a splice gives the strongest way of attaching or joining the end of a rope to any object or to another rope. (Every knot, on the other hand, weakens a rope.) In this much-anticipated handbook, world-renowned expert Friedl guides you through modern splicing techniques with his clear directions, one-of-a-kind color diagrams, and 200+ color photos. The book is supplemented by four-plus hours of excellent video instruction. Throughout, every type of splice is shown by an expert climber and shipbuilder. Learn what to know before starting to splice, then build a solid understanding and competence of modern cordage, its construction, and its fiber materials. Friedl has over 35 years of sailing experience, including several Atlantic crossings, and is also a professional climber. He teaches seminars and workshops on modern splicing worldwide, and in 2006, Friedl made the modern soft shackle internationally known. Now, his much-anticipated book allows you, whether you are a hobbyist or a professional, to leverage splicing skills to become more self-reliant while making your maritime or climbing pursuits safer.