Edelrid's Absorber Sling adds a lot of safety to many applications in the vertical world that makes most climbers cringe. Edelrid designed it as a belay sling for sport climbing to assist lighter belayers catch heavier climbers without such a harsh impact. In fact, this sling meets the safety standards in accordance to EN 355, so it will absorb shocks caused by the dreadful factor two fall. This adds a lot of safety when you're climbing multi-pitches where the first piece of pro is farther from the anchor than you would like. Of course, this isn't a foolproof piece of equipment—be smart and safe every time you climb.
Price: $49.95 from Backcountry
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Edelrid's Absorber Sling adds a lot of safety to many applications in the vertical world that makes most climbers cringe. Edelrid designed it as a belay sling for sport climbing to assist lighter belayers catch heavier climbers without such a harsh impact....
At 8mm, the Dyneema Sling is Edelrid's skinniest for weight-conscious climbers from alpinists to trad craggers. Despite its super skinny width, this sling still boasts a super strong strength of 22kN, so feel free to yard on the sucker.
The EDELRID Aramid Cord Sling delivers impressive strength and heat-resistance, making it our go-to for pro and rappel backups. The semi-stiff construction increases handling ease when placing around blocks and horns, while the stable fibers won't melt...