nicopress standing rigging?

[oyster]

I appreciate the opinion and advice. Looks like there's no doubt where you stand on the issue! I may have to look at getting them swaged simply due to cost and based on your experience it doesn't seem to be a bad idea anyway. I'm guessing you're not a big fan of hand splicing either, especially with the softer wire? I only considered the Nicopress after seeing them recommended by the Pardy's and sold on the Brian Toss site. Then I read a review about various mechanical and swaged terminals. They were test breaking them on a hydraulic machine and attaching the standing end with two Nicopress clamps. The whole article was about how great the mechanical fittings were but didn't bother to mention the Nicopress which never failed and in fact weren't even considered. Anyway, I'm not one to turn a deaf ear to professional opinion and I take your comments seriously. Anyone else have an opinion for or against?