{"title":"Rope Accessories include thimbles, shackles, and splicing tools","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRope Accessories\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore our quality range of \u003cstrong\u003erope accessories\u003c\/strong\u003e designed for a wide variety of marine, outdoor, and industrial applications. Whether you’re working on splicing, rigging, or general rope maintenance, Action Outdoors provides the \u003cstrong\u003etools and fittings\u003c\/strong\u003e you need for safe and efficient handling. Our collection includes \u003cstrong\u003estainless steel splicing fids\u003c\/strong\u003e in multiple sizes and lengths, ideal for creating professional rope splices with ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach \u003cstrong\u003esplicing fid\u003c\/strong\u003e features a \u003cstrong\u003esmooth polished stainless steel shaft\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003ecomfortable wooden handle\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensuring control and durability when working with different rope types. Choosing the correct size fid depends on your rope diameter—ranging from small fids suitable for \u003cstrong\u003eup to 10mm rope\u003c\/strong\u003e, to large fids designed for \u003cstrong\u003e20mm and above\u003c\/strong\u003e. This ensures a precise, clean splice every time, maintaining the rope’s strength and reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur rope accessories also include \u003cstrong\u003ethimbles, shackles, and splicing tools\u003c\/strong\u003e, perfect for marine, camping, and general-purpose use. Whether you’re repairing, joining, or creating custom rope assemblies, we have the right tools for the job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisit our \u003cstrong\u003eRope Accessories\u003c\/strong\u003e range to find detailed guides on rope splicing and knots, along with the essential equipment trusted by outdoor enthusiasts and professionals alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe length of the splicing tool called a \"fid\", may or may not have a 1:1 correlation with the fid length for a given rope diameter. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFids are used for splicing ropes easily. These are made of stainless steel, with a wooden handle. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFid Length Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFID 385EM - For 20mm upward rope\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFID 305EM - For 16mm to 20mm rope\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFID 280EM - For 10mm to 16mm rope\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFID 220EM - For mm to 10mm rope\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.animatedknots.com\/longbury\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe have found this website really useful. Click on this link to be taken to the website for the rest of the instructions on how to splice this rope and for other splicing information including knots etc. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVideo Guides\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRope Types Explained\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;max-width:100%;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IAzJx5l4xWY\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer;autoplay;clipboard-write;encrypted-media;gyroscope;picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDisclaimer: Marine equipment must be installed and used per manufacturer instructions and Maritime NZ regulations. Action Outdoors supplies marine equipment — we do not provide installation. Consult a qualified marine technician for safety-critical installations. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e for advice.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"rope-cutter-and-sealer","title":"Rope Cutter and Sealer Standard","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRope Cutter and Sealer \u003cspan\u003eStandard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e rope cutter and sealer is fast and efficient.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe large blade area - cuts up to 100mm wide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCuts and seals most synthetic materials. 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