What is the Long Bury Splice used for?

Splicing ropes that need to run through blocks and sheaves without jamming; Repairing halyards and sheets while keeping the diameter needed to run in the blocks; Joining winch lines and hoisting systems that slide through guides; Splicing long ropes where the bulk of a short splice would be a problem; Nautical and industrial applications that call for a discreet, strong splice.

How do you tie the Long Bury Splice?

The Long Splice joins two ropes while keeping almost the original diameter, which lets the join run through blocks, sheaves, and pulleys. It's the choice when the spliced rope needs to run through equipment, at the cost of using more rope and more work than a short splice. Follow the illustrated step-by-step, with a photo for every stage, on Desbravai.

Is the Long Bury Splice hard to tie?

The Long Bury Splice is rated hard, in the Bends category and is taught with a photo at every stage on Desbravai.

What precautions apply when using the Long Bury Splice?

Uses a lot of rope and takes more work than a short splice; If the bury is too short, the splice can slip under load; Done unevenly, it can create weak points; keep the tucks uniform.

Long Bury Splice

Q: What other names does the Long Bury Splice have?

It is also known as Long Bury Splice, Long Splice, Costura larga, Ayuste largo, Empalme largo, Emenda longa, Costura longa de enterrar, Épissure longue. (ABOK #2743)

Joins two ropes while keeping the original diameter, allowing it to run through blocks and sheaves

Also called: Long Bury Splice, Long Splice, Costura larga, Ayuste largo, Empalme largo, Emenda longa, Costura longa de enterrar, Épissure longue · ABOK #2743

What it is for

Splicing ropes that need to run through blocks and sheaves without jamming
Repairing halyards and sheets while keeping the diameter needed to run in the blocks
Joining winch lines and hoisting systems that slide through guides
Splicing long ropes where the bulk of a short splice would be a problem
Nautical and industrial applications that call for a discreet, strong splice