The following figures and graphs directly compare the minimum tensile strengths as per canadian government specifications between 3 strand twisted ropes and double braided ropes with matching diameters and roughly the same amount of material.
Braiding rope 3 strand.
A 3 strand rope is braided the same way hair is braided.
As long as you pull on all 3 the braid should tighten sufficiently.
It is the simplest possible braid and the version usually used to braid hair.
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Pull them as tightly as possible so the braid can t unravel.
It sounds simple but if you have never done it before it helps to have someone describe the procedure or even show it to you.
Easy step by step instructions for splicing a loop in the end of a three strand rope in this knot tying video tutorial.
You don t have to worry about applying an equal amount of pressure.
How to do it yourself tutorial on braiding or splicing three strand rope demonstrating short splice back splice eye splice.
Pull on the ends of the rope to tighten the braid.
Double braid versus 3 strand rope.
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Once you know how to do it it takes practice to develop proficiency with this or any other type of braiding.
When you are done making the braid the 3 tails will barely poke out of the rope.
The extra strand over a three strand brand should make the rope thicker and stronger.
The alternative version simple braid 2 is less easy to make because at each step the braid is tucked under not over.