Whipping with loops

[Refueler]

With polyester there is no need for whipping - just seal the end and then sew in a loop which will be no larger than the rope. As an aside if it is that tight maybe your halyard is larger than it needs to be.

No - most people halyards are running in oversize sheaves or the halyards are undersized for them .... BUT in case not - then my post stands valid.

My comment also provides a solution for it as well ....

 

[thinwater]

Reeving or flemish eye.

• Stronger than any other method (~ 50% of line strength). Zero chance of it coming out.
• Will last as long as the rope. Will not need to be re-done each time the rope is pulled.
• No increase in diameter, since it is made with the cover-only.
• As fast as the other methods if you know what you are doing. The whipping is not needed, just a few locking stitches.
  • Remove some core and milk back.
  • Insert wire fid at the end of the core and pull back through to meet end of core.
  • Milk and lock stitch.
  • If splicing scares you, just fold the cover over and sew it down.
• Easy to tie a messenger to.
• Flexible. Goes around pulleys as easily as the rope.

Flemish splice