Climbing Slings

Climbing slings, simply lengths of webbing that are tied or sewn into closed loops, are an essential piece of rock climbing equipment. Learn all about slings, how climbers use slings, the different materials used to make slings, and the differences between sewn and tied slings.

Climbing slings, lengths of cord or webbing that are sewn or tied into closed loops, come in five basic types. Read about each type and what they are used for when you go rock climbing.

Climbing slings are important parts of your safety system. You need to keep them clean to keep them safe and to ensure their long life. Learn here how to clean your climbing slings.

Your climbing slings are an essential part of the climbing safety system. Learn how to store your slings properly and how to decide when to retire them.

Slings, one of the workhorses of your climbing rack, wear out with use. Learn what causes slings to wear out and fail and when to retire your climbing slings.

Resling Your Climbing Cams — New Slings Make Your Cams Safer

Definition of slings, a climbing equipment word for lengths of either tubular webbing or Spectra and Dyneema webbing sewn or tied into closed loops.