Slings are definitely the jack-of-all-trades when it comes to climbing equipment. In the past, climbers made up their own slings from webbing tied into a loop using a tape or water knot. These days, ...

A quickdraw consists of two karabiners connected by a textile sling. Find out about the different types and some of the key issues in this article. Quickdraws, which are also sometimes called ...

Climbing equipment including, but not limited to, harnesses, carabineers, belay devices, ropes, and slings must be UIAA and/or CE approved, and in safe working condition, free of excessive wear and ...

“The device itself weighs little more than a standard quickdraw [the name for a piece of climbing equipment]." The OHMEGA, which weighs just 170g, has an integrated Dyneema sling to offer three ...

The sling is also how the climber adjusts the ... I wouldn’t be surprised if the OHMEGA were to become a standard piece of gear for the climbing community.” Stay tuned for a full review ...

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