Exellant thanks very much PeteThey are all much of the same fashion Bill, there's no problem really with any of them if you've got a decent bit of wire and are careful not to split any strands as you pass the wire through. The 2.5 D12 is actually slightly easier work with than Amsteel.
Some copper wire of about 1.5-2mm makes a great splicing tool.
Great instructions here from a professional splicer; https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=13328
I`ll get some on order me thinks
Cheers again
Bill