Goal is to open cable and expose the fibers for splicing or termination without harming them. Borrow from the monkey's banana playbook and peel your fruit like they do. Monkeys hold the stem side in their hands so it is pointing down and use a pinch, squeeze, and tear method to open the opposite side. The peel, or skin, protects the edible flesh within. This involves stripping off. Learn the best techniques for peeling shrimp in this quick and easy tutorial! We'll show you three popular methods: EZ Peel, Tail-On, and Tail-Off. Grab a standard soup spoon—not a giant ladle, not your tiniest teaspoon—and slide it gently between the meat and the shell, curved side facing down toward the shell.
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