Double Braid Rope Whipping

Shown here is a double braid line but whipping works just as well with a standard three strand twisted line.

Double braid rope whipping.

For double braids the twine used should be approximately twice the diameter of the strands in the cover. It looks most satisfying when applied to the end of a three strand rope each pair of frapping strands follows the twist of the rope and is accommodated in the groove between strands. An alternative way to finish the end of the line is to whip it but whipping is not as strong as a back splice. I have not seen this in any book.

Selma fid rope splicing kits set set of 5 size. We start with heavy duty waxed polyester twine and follow a specific process of wrapping around the rope and sewing through it. Whipping is easy to learn if you follow these steps. Get it as soon as tue oct 6.

In general braided nylon twine is preferred for whipping. Step one is to use a needle to pull the free end of the whipping twine through a bit of the line s outer braid toward the free end of the line being whipped to the right in this. The sailmaker s whipping abok 3446 p 547 is the most secure whipping. Finish with end through loop then pull opposite end to bury loop under whipping.

It will also help with tying complicated knots with lots of feeding the rope through loops as a frayed. 4 5 5 7 5 10 13 for use with ropes 1 8 hollow braid to 1 1 8 double braid or 3 strand rope. Polyester twines or twisted twines in either polyester or nylon can also be used. This is the quick and secure whipping i use to whip the ends on double braid line.

Whip the end of the spliced area with whipping twine for extra security and a professional touch. Free shipping by amazon. But the methods are the same with any double braid line. Only 12 left in stock order soon.

For double braids the twine used should be approximately twice the diameter of the strands in the cover. This is the end whipping to order. Step 1 pass stitching twine through. The whipping turns are contained by the frapping turns that both grip the rope and prevent the whipping from unwinding if damaged.

Keeping tension on rope while wrapping results in tighter whipping. The cover that is now inside the line will be pulled by the core back into the line making the end of the rope double back on itself. It has some of the elements of the classic quick temporary whipping but this method is much more secure and almost as quick as the classic quick temporary whipping. Loop under whipping pull to bury choosing twines for whipping.