6mm slings???

[enelson]

I just saw the add for these, anyone using them yet? anyone worried about the debate over the 8mm ones being even more of a problem with these? they are almost as skinny as me!

[hemp22]

i have some of these. they're basically no different from the 8mm ones. at first i thought the ones that i got were 8mm also. I had to hold one of each size up next to each other to be able to tell the difference in width.

That being said - i use them and feel just as secure on them than i do on 8mm or 10mm dyneema.

Naturally, they'll require the same precautions as the 8mm ones when it comes to sharp bends (i.e. girth hitches) and having them wear quickly over time (short lifespan).

[billcoe]

Next up, slings which double as dental floss.

[layton]

Honestly, I would only carry one on the rack for slinging something, or a few of the screamer versions. Is the weight savings really worth the increased risk?

Not for me.

[billcoe]

Is the weight savings really worth the increased risk?

Not for me.

 

Ok, I don't mean to bag on ya Layton, but you're so just starting to sound like an old person.

 

"I remember when *ahhhh* yeah, now I remember, I remember when.....uhhh, slings were 1" dammmit. And heavy. "

 

"They sucked damit, the knots could untie"

 

"And we gave hip belays Dammit". "And we liked it"

 

"And had to hike uphill both ways to get to the base"

 

 

"Ahhhh....shit..."

 

"Whos got an adult pamper on em dammit.?"

[hemp22]

yeah, i wouldn't want to come across as saying that people should give up tying their slings with 1" webbing - those things were sweet...

honestly though, the weight difference isn't really noticeable and wasn't a driving factor for me. it was the reduced bulk when racking slings on my harness that recently convinced me to get the skinny slings. but i still keep a couple nylon slings with me too.

my point above though was just that the 6mm slings are not really any different from the 8mm or 10mm dyneema slings - once you're using a skinny dyneema sling, they all have the same pros and cons when comparing to nylon. and in practice i can't tell any difference between using the 6mm, 8mm, or 10mm dyneema - so get whatever's cheapest.

[hemp22]

Coincidentally, I just saw THIS LINK for 24" 6mm slings for $3.99 each.

so if you're gonna try out these skinny puppies, now's a great time.