A sling is made of nylon woven into a flat tube an inch across. It is very strong and unlike climbing rope, it does not stretch under tension. Part of the equipment

Rappelling on Skinny Ropes—Part 1: Devices - The High Route

Choosing the Best Lifting Sling: Wire Rope vs. Chain. vs. Synthetics

About: Sterling Rope - 1-Inch Tubular Nylon Sling, Manufactured with 1-inch Mil Spec webbing for high strength and durability in a compact size. These

1 Inch Tubular Nylon Sling

A sling is made of nylon woven into a flat tube an inch across. It is very strong and unlike climbing rope, it does not stretch under tension. Part of the equipment

Climbing Slings, Cord & Webbing: How to Choose

Rappelling on Skinny Ropes—Part 1: Devices - The High Route

Speed climbers Hans Florine, of Lafayette, Calif., left, and Yuji Hirayama, of Japan exchange gear on the Nose route of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park on July 2, 2008. Their time

Elastic design provides constant tension Vinyl coated steel hooks and woven polyester strap cover will not mar finish Color-coded sizes Use for

TEKTON 6230 Bungee Cord, 2 Count

Rappelling on Skinny Ropes—Part 1: Devices - The High Route

Shock, Bungee, and Elastic Cord: Types, Design, Uses, and Benefits