Method and apparatus for producing a synthetic tensile member with a precise length and enhanced stability

A method for producing a synthetic tensile member assembly having a precise and stable length for application across a known distance, comprising:

• (a) providing a synthetic tensile member having a first end and a second end;
• (b) providing a first termination on said first end, said first termination having a first attachment reference;
• (c) providing a second termination on said second end, said second termination having a second attachment reference;
• (d) whereby said synthetic tensile member, said first termination, and said second termination are united to form said synthetic tensile member assembly;
• (e) applying a predetermined tension profile to said synthetic tensile member assembly in order to produce a stable overall length between said first and second attachment references;
• (f) determining said stable overall length between said first and second attachment references;
• (g) determining an offset distance that is a difference between said known distance and said stable overall length between said first and second attachment references;
• and
• (h) adding an attachment feature to said second termination, wherein a position of said attachment feature on said second termination is configured to add said offset distance to said second termination so that an overall length of said synthetic tensile member assembly is equal to said known distance.