Slings, lengths of webbing tied or sewn into closed loops, are a simple but essential tool for climbing. Every time we go climbing, whether sport climbing, leading a trad route, or mountaineering, we just slings to tie off trees and chockstones, create equalized anchors, clip into gear like bolts, cams, and nuts, and attach ourselves to the cliff. Climbers commonly use several kinds of slings, including quickdraw or express slings, two- and four-foot slings, and daisy chains.
In the past week, I've posted four new articles about climbing slings, the material slings are made from, the strength of slings, the types of slings, how to clean slings, and how to store them. Check out the articles and find out everything you wanted to know about climbing slings.
Read new climbing equipment articles about slings:
Slings for Climbing -- All About Climbing Slings
Climbing Sling Types --5 Basic Climbing Slings
How to Clean Climbing Slings -- Taking Care of Slings and Webbing
How to Store Climbing Slings -- Taking Care of Slings and Webbing
Photograph above: Legendary climber Jimmie Dunn sorts two-foot climbing slings at the base of Anaconda, his favorite climb at the Garden of the Gods, Colorado. Photograph by Stewart M. Green
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