Continuous loop splice types

[Cdn_Nick]

Good day!

I was hoping to pick everyone's brain about some of the various splices used to create Amsteel continuous loops.

I've been hammocking for more than a decade and a half but just recently found this amazing forum!

Over the years I've bought suspension systems and continuous loops for various places. I've also made my own. I've also seen many YouTube videos how them. I've seen 3 main ways Amsteel continuous loops have been spliced. I've also seen conflicting information about what to call each type of splice.

So my question for you awesome people today to, what are the names of the 3 types of splices seen below?

Splice1.jpg Splice2.jpg splice3.jpg

I've spliced these only for demonstration, I left them loose in order to better see the technique.

I'd also like to know what spice people prefer and use in their own suspension systems?

And had anyone ever had any of these splice types fail on them? (not theoretically)

Thank in advance!

Nick