I bought a couple of 60 cm slings for sport climbing quick draws, and they’ve been working out well. The nylon is thick, abrasion resistant, super bomber, and I feel comfortable taking a lead fall on them. The nylon used gives stretches a little, putting more dynamic parts into the climbing equation and giving you a (very) slightly softer fall. Since the slings are wider than usual, I use sport quick draw carabiners so that the sling lays flat in the end of the carabiner. These slings are excellent at giving you a sense of comfort while taking lead falls on them.
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