Larry,

It seems like every set of splicing instructions I've collected has to have an omission or missing bit of information. Maybe it's a tradition like the Navajo rug weavers who always put a flaw in their work. Something to do with only the Creator being perfect...

On step 13 they say put a mark 3" from the end of the line. Is that 3" toward the loop or away?

I am also getting ready to replace my lifelines with 1/4" Amsteel. 3/16" would be strong enough but a bit more never hurts.

Thanks,
Nick