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Rope splicing is a technique for joining ropes or creating loops in rope ends without using knots. It's a preferred method over knots because it's stronger and more aesthetically pleasing, and it can maintain almost 100% of a rope's strength. Some types of rope splices and their uses: >Loop splice: Creates a simple loop for attaching to a cleat >Eye splice: Creates a loop for attaching to a shackle or deck hardware >Back splice: Prevents the end of a rope from fraying >Rope to rope splice: Joins two ropes together, such as to create an endless loop Some things to consider about rope splicing: Splicing can thicken a line, and removing a splice can distort the rope. Splicing is a moderate to high difficulty skill that can take about 30 minutes to learn, but you'll get faster with practice. You can find local rigging professionals to splice and install ropes for you.