Splicing a double-braid rope is quite a bit more tedious than splicing a single-braid rope, but doing it correctly is imperative to achieve proper strength! This 5/8" polyester double braid rope has a 13,200-pound Breaking Strength. On double-braid ropes, the outer sleeve works in conjunction with the core to provide strength (yes, there are core dependent ropes, but this is not one of them). Additionally, the outer sleeve will be your first line of defense for abrasion resistance. Spliced per t

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