Works well with cord or webbing like a nylon sling.

Use a nylon sling instead of a Spectra one as your impromptu "daisy." 4.

It could weaken the cam's nylon sling slightly.

First, a nylon rope rubbing against a nylon sling under weight will generate a lot of heat.

At one spot the leader could wrap a nylon sling around a knob by the use of a tight girth hitch.

I like to use a use a 48-inch nylon sling with an overhand knot tied into the middle, creating two big loops.

Are leg loops just perfectly good nylon slings with some extra padding?

Two or more nylon slings girth-hitched together for really long extensions.

To prevent anchor friction, avoid running the rope directly over nylon slings or rope.

Nylon slings are great for this purpose because they absorb energy and are very durable.

Attribute the nylon slings' durability to the material itself.

Unfortunately, nylon slings aren't easy to recycle as ropes are, because they're rarely made entirely of nylon.

In these cold, wet pursuits, nylon slings can freeze stiff and become as unusable as your popsicled fingers.

Best Material: Sterling Hollow Block or 5mm cord of similar length tied into a loop-or , anylonsling in a pinch.

Aiding with aiders Standard aid climbing involves working your way up the rock by standing in nylon slings-aiders -clippedto gear.