astrov Posted September 17, 2012 Posted September 17, 2012 Y'all ever run your nylon slings through the (clothes) washer and dryer? I figured it might be good to get the years of accumulated dirt out to keep them from wearing as quickly. But maybe I should just get new slings. Quote
montypiton Posted September 18, 2012 Posted September 18, 2012 how many "years of accumulated dirt" are we talkin' 'bout here? I don't keep slings for more than a year or two... running 'em through a rinse cycle won't hurt 'em... Quote
Alan Trick Posted September 18, 2012 Posted September 18, 2012 I don't know what effect the dryer would have on them, but you should be fine just hanging them up to dry. Quote
billcoe Posted September 18, 2012 Posted September 18, 2012 how many "years of accumulated dirt" are we talkin' 'bout here? I don't keep slings for more than a year or two... running 'em through a rinse cycle won't hurt 'em... Huh? Youse dudes need to clarify your sling size. 1" Tubular webbing is good for at least 10 years. Maybe the skinny 6mm and to a lesser extent 8mm dyneema (which is not "nylon") goes only 1 -2 years heavy use, certainly by 3 years old they shouldn't be led on (if used heavily). Should be nothing wrong with washing them with a little mild detergent like Woolite, same as any rope, but that's good advice to just hang them up to dry. Quote
montypiton Posted September 19, 2012 Posted September 19, 2012 clarification as requested: 9/16" supertape tied w/double-fisherman's, as "alpine draws". and yes, they may well be good for longer than I keep them, but they get used to reinforce rap anchors, or as anchors where none previously exist. my cordelettes suffer the same fate, and yield about the same lifespan. I figger fresh slingage is cheap insurance... I also replace the slings on my nuts and cams every couple of years. I don't send 'em back to the factory for this, just tie a new sling out of supertape or 7-mil cord. Oooold school... Quote
Coldfinger Posted September 20, 2012 Posted September 20, 2012 Just get some Techwash and use your sink, air dry. Quote
lummox Posted September 20, 2012 Posted September 20, 2012 Nylon is machine washable. Fabric softener leaves slings with a nice hand And pleasant smell. Quote
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