Teufelberger 4' Spliced Split Tail — 1/2" 16-Strand Safety Blue
Teufelberger 4' Spliced Split Tail — 1/2" 16-Strand Safety Blue
The Teufelberger 4' Spliced Split Tail is a clean, professional alternative to tying your own termination knots in an open climbing system. Expertly spliced by the professionals at @Height, 1/2" 16-strand Safety Blue, this split tail features a large eye splice designed to be girth hitched around a carabiner or snap — no bulky knots, no wasted rope, just a smooth, low-profile connection.
At 4', this is a versatile length for most open system setups. The 16-Strand construction is firm and easy to handle, holds its shape well, and resists the twisting and kinking that can make some split tails frustrating to work with in the canopy.
Specifications
- Length: 4'
- Rope diameter: 1/2"
- Construction: 16-strand
- Material: Polyester (cover)/ Polyamide (core)
- Terminations: Large eye splices (both ends) — girth hitch to carabiner or snap
- Weight: 0.3 lbs
- Manufacturer: Teufelberger
- Splice: @Height
Key Features
- Expertly spliced — eliminates bulky termination knots
- Large eye splice designed for girth hitching to carabiners or snaps
- 1/2" 16-strand Safety Blue — firm, easy to handle, resists kinking
- Clean, low-profile connection for open climbing systems
🔥 Quick Decision Guide
- Best For: Arborists using an open climbing system who want a clean, spliced split tail at 4'
- Not Ideal For: Closed climbing systems or applications requiring a prusik hitch — the tight eyes on the 5' prusik cord split tails are better suited for that
- Skill Level: Arborists familiar with open climbing systems and girth hitch connections
- Use Case: Connecting your climbing line to your saddle in an open system without bulky knot terminations
- Why Choose This: Professionally spliced, 16-strand construction handles cleanly and holds its shape better than many alternatives
- Compare To: 5' Split Tail — Beeline (10mm prusik cord, tight eyes for carabiners only); 5' Split Tail — Ocean Polyester (same prusik cord format, different material)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a split tail used for?
In an open climbing system, a split tail connects your climbing line to your saddle via a friction hitch (such as a Blake's hitch in this scenario).
The split tail, attached via snap to the climbing saddle, connects to the running leg of the climbing rope using a Blake or Taut-line hitch. This setup enables you to ascend and descend by simply adjusting the hitch.
Which ropes work best with a 16-strand split tail?
16-strand split tails work best with 1/2" 16-strand climbing ropes such as Yale XTC Fire and Teufelberger Braided Safety Blue.