LINE Flashcards

1
Q

What does point (R) stand for when splicing double braid nylon?

A

Reference

(R is measured one fid length from the taped bitter head)

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2
Q

When splicing Double Braid Nylon where do you extract the the core?

A

Point X

(Point X is found by creating the desired loop with the first mark - R)

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3
Q

Where must you tie the slipknot when splicing double braid nylon?

A

Five fid lengths from X

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4
Q

Where is mark 1 placed when splicing Double Braid Nylon?

A

Where the core comes out of the cover.

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5
Q

When splicing Double Braid Nylon How do you mark, mark 2 on the core?

A

By measuring a short fid length from mark 1

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6
Q

When splicing Double Braid Nylon How long in fid lengths is mark 2 from mark 3.

A

One fid length plus another short fid length

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7
Q

Double Braid Nylon
Beginning with (R) count ______ consecutive strands which revolve left or right and mark T on the cover.

A

Eight.
(Mark the 8th stand)

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8
Q

Double Braid Nylon
Starting at T and working toward the taped cover end. Count and mark every _______ right and left strand until you reach the end.

A

Fifth

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9
Q

Double Braid Nylon splicing
When using the fid to insert the cover into mark 2 on the core and out mark 3 on the core when do you stop?

A

When you see the R mark on the cover.

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10
Q

Double braid nylon splicing
After trimming below mark T until there gradual taper. Pull the cover back through the core until mark ___ is next to mark 2 on core . Resulting in the gradual taper being inside the core.

A

Mark T

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11
Q

Double braid nylon splice
What is the fid length from mark X to mark Z?

A

A Short fid length

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12
Q

How do you finish a Double braid nylon eye splice?

A

Lock stitch

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13
Q

Eye splice three strand
What is the minimum number of tucks for natural fiber line?

A

3 tucks

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14
Q

Eye splice three strand
What is the minimum number of tucks for synthetic line?

A

4 tucks

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15
Q

A crown knot with ______ tucks makes a back splice.

A

Three

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16
Q

Line that is over 5 inches in circumference is called?

A

Hawser

17
Q

Breaking strength of line equation for Manila?

A

B = C squared X 900

B - breaking strength
C - circumference

18
Q

Safe working load equation is ?

A

Breaking strength of line divided by safety factor of 4.

19
Q

Line that is larger than 1 1/2 inches and smaller than 5 inches in circumference is called?

A

Line

20
Q

Rust, stains, extending into the cross-section of natural fiber and nylon fiber yarns can lower line strength as much as ___%.

A

40%

21
Q

A cockle is actually a kink in an inner yarn that forces the yarns to the surface. Cockles can be corrected by stretching and twisting the free end to restore original lay. A cockle can reduce line strength by as much as ____.

A

A third

22
Q

Signs that a line was overloaded are __________ and __________.

A

Elongation and hardness

23
Q

Made from the agave plant. This natural fiber line is the next in strength to Manila, being rated at 80% of Manila’s strength.

A

Sisal

24
Q

When doing permanent whipping, cut enough sail twine, or small stuff to allow for ____ to ____ wraps, with at least a foot of line leftover.

A

15 to 20 wraps

25
Q

Made from fibers of the Abocha plant. This natural fiber line is the strongest and most expensive of the natural fiber line types.

A

Manila

26
Q

Line that is 1 1/2inches or smaller in circumference is called what?

A

Small stuff

27
Q

A synthetic fiber of great strength, elasticity, and resistance to weather. It comes in twisted, braided and plated construction, and can be used for almost any purpose where it’s slippery surface and elasticity is not a disadvantage.

A

Nylon

28
Q

A synthetic fiber line that is about 80% of the strength of nylon and will only stretch 10% of its original length.

A

Dacron

29
Q

A synthetic fiber line, with about 50% the strength of nylon and 25% lighter than nylon. Making it easier to handle and it floats in water.

A

Polyethylene and polypropylene

30
Q

What type of line will not kink or cockle?

A

Braided

31
Q

Nylon is approximately __________ as Strong is Manila.

A

Twice