Dead eye sling material

[JTree]

Been using 12 strand for slings since I started, but they seem to show wear almost instantly. Who's used double braid for slings? Do you still? Do they seem to last longer than 12 strand slings?

 

[Worthaug]

12 strand slings last longer than thier new appearance and I feel they work a little better because they are like tree velcro, so they stay put. Am steel makes a great sling as well, super light and tough (but not heat resistant). My double braid slings are reserved for crane balancers, port a wrap anchor, etc.

 

[JTree]

That tree velcro feel is part of why I'm considering double braid. If it's a large stem (so I can't easily reach the back while holding the front), when I go to tie the cow hitch or timber hitch, it doesn't slide as easily along the bark as I'd like. There are times I am cranking down against the friction of the cord against bark to get my knot as tight as I can when I wonder if double braid wouldn't be better suited to the task. Yes, I'd lose that friction on the load catch, but the knot would certainly be tighter.

IDK, I may give it a go regardless of what comes out of this thread. Just seems to me that there is probably diminishing returns at a certain point.

 

[JTree]

Now for small stem ties, 12 strand is still king in my mind, but it's those big ties I'm concerned with.

My 5/8" slings still look great when I am ready to retire them. 3/4" slings look a year old after 3 weeks.

 

[JontreeHI]

I've got a couple 5/8 Stable braid dead eyes that eyes that I like very much. Tenex is cool but yes picks and wears lots. Dbl braid slings definitely last a while

 

[Worthaug]

I know what you mean, that's the part of the day/ job that those kinds of things can get so vothersome, down right annoying. Give 1/2" Am steel a try at some point, it slides nice and super light (it is very static so only use it with dynasorb/polydyne

 

[JTree]

I'll think about the amsteel. Never messed with the stuff before, but if it glides easily, I'd to rather have a nice, light sling than 14 miles of 3/4"

 

[JTree]

And most of my rigging lines have energy absorption built in, already.....that comes with not having quality groundies all the time.

 

[Simpleiowaguy]

I use amsteel for a lot of things. I got some friction savers I use for rigging or redirect, a few small loopies, and a whoopie. They all serve their purpose well and take up almost no room

 

[JeffGu]

...that comes with not having quality groundies all the time.

Especially when they stand right under the load.

 

[Leroy]

Love me some stable braid dead eye's!