I have been learning how to splice lines for use with kiteboarding. I understand the process of feeding the line back through itself. Most people then throw some stitches in to secure it.
Can you not just tie an overhand knot in the loose end to stop it slipping back through, then splice the end back into the main line? There would be no tension in the knot, and hence no added weak point.
Why do people stitch it up, instead of this method? Opinions please.
Hmm interesting....
Assuming you tied the knot in the tail end it will work as long as you preload the spliced section before you tie the knot.
I guess for manufacturers it is quicker and easier to stitch it rather than tying a knot.
man. isn't it like the main idea of splicing to not have the knot? Well spliced line is unlikely to require either knot or stitches. It is a nice added security though.
knot would work fine as would dental floss stitches.
Nice neat splice, but I'm thinking that knotting the end of the splice like that may put more load on the point where the knot is tied, also stopping the outer part of the splice above the knot from tensioning up and gripping the inner part like it should.
