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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| $49.95 | Visit Store |
Sewn round sling made of kernmantle material. The tightly braided polyester sheath is abrasion resistant, stiffens the sling to make it easier to create threads, and generates a good clamping force when used as a prusik sling. The HMPE core is extremely...
Sewn round sling made of kernmantle material. The tightly braided polyester sheath is abrasion resistant, stiffens the sling to make it easier to create threads, and generates a good clamping force when used as a prusik sling. The HMPE core is extremely...
The Hand Cruiser from Edelrid is ergonomically shaped to provide us with a comfortable ascent on the rope. We appreciate how its curved design increases comfort and reduces friction in the system, while its large eyelet allows several carabiners to be...