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Black Diamond's Dynex 10mm Sewn Runners weigh 30% less than nylon runners to save weight on your rack for both summer and winter climbing. In addition to a low weight, Dynex runners also have less bulk, so they don't take up as much space on your rack, in your pack, and over your shoulder. They also absorb less water than nylon and don't freeze—obvious benefits for ice and alpine climbing. You need runners for just about every climb, so get some ultralight ones from Black Diamond.
Bottom Line: The Black Diamond Dynex 10mm Sewn Runner—low on weight, low on bulk.
I really like these slings for their lightweight and sleek design. Also they seem to absorb a lot less water than my nylon slings which makes them a great choice for ice climbing, alpine climbing, mountaineering and ski-mountaineering. I have found myself leaving my nylon slings at home even when just going to crag.
How do I love you Sling...let me count the ways. You've always been there for me over the days You catch my falls And extend so well When I don't have big balls I use you to bail. Some call you a runner I call you a friend I use you to cut rope drag When I climb round a bend. You're the perfect combination Of Light and Strong You improve my belay station With you I can't go wrong! I love you sling... Marry me We will sing With Joy and Glee! Over the shoulder or as a quickdraw Youre the best sling That I ever saw.
These will hold 21 kN of force, which equates to 4620 pounds of dead weight. The actual force of a system can go way up, however, if stuff is getting jerked around or dropped on them. Keep that in mind.
These are the perfect compromise from the super skinny mammut slings of a few years ago, and thicker nylon ones. This compromise offers much improved durability over the skinnier slings, as they incorporate more nylon into the mix. They will still wear out faster than pure nylon slings, but hey gear like this should be replaced more often than not if you are out there climbing tons!
I feel obligated to correct "kowles_52455342" on his statement that "Dynex is Dangerous". It's just not true. I've been climbing for 16 years, competing for 4 and teaching for 2, and I can guarantee you without a shadow of a doubt that Dynex imparts 0.0% more force on a system than nylon. Static is static. No stretch at all on either system. That said, a static fall as short as 4 feet (theoretically) can kill you, so make sure you keep the slack out of the system if you're clipped into an anchor with slings, but the idea that Dynex will somehow make this worse or that nylon slings will take some of the force of a fall is just plain bullsh*t. It's a Luddite bias against newer and better gear that I have been trying to argue against for years, and I want it out on the table for what it is. These are fantastic slings, light and strong, and would be a complement to any rack for any discipline.
I recommend reading and understanding the new "Climbing Anchors" book by John Long before making incredibly stupid assertions like "I can guarantee you without a shadow of a doubt that Dynex imparts 0.0% more force...than nylon".
You didn't even capitalize 'nylon' which demonstrates your bias. Nice work going to accuracy of tenths: 0.0%. Why not hundredths or thousandths?
"I can fully and totally guarantee by the hair on my chinny chin-chin, with 0.0000% doubt, that I am a total tool"
I love little dental floss slings, but I find the durability of the 8mm Mammuts leaves something to be desired (though those are very nice as well, just need to be replaced more often). I think that Black Diamond has found the perfect compromise between size and durability with their 10mm slings. These really are excellent slings, and I'm slowly replacing all my other slings with these, other than the two nylon slings I use for carrying gear (these are a bit skinny and uncomfortable for shoulder carry of a heavy rack, which is probably the only use they aren't ideal for).
over Mammut (which I have used for years) and I will tell the simple reason why...Mammut covers their stitching...which was done to allow ropes to run over the sling easier. I really don't thing that is an issue on a sling this size and was always a bit uncomfortable having any portion of my sling hidden. Too much rock fall in my next of the woods.
I have a bunch of old nylon runners and some tied nylon loops, so when I snagged one of these, I was so impressed by how thin and light it was. I haven't died yet, so I guess they do a pretty good job as well.
They make these slings in standard climbing lengths, including 120 cm (double length). Also, while using two slings for redundancy isn't a bad thing, unless you weigh upwards of 5000 pounds, one will hold your weight just fine.
i paired two of these runners with two BD vaporlocks and absolutely love them for cleaning routes and setting up personal protection at the chains. it's always good to have a few extra runners around anyway, so do yourself a favor and pick up a few.
maybe a bit on the pricey side but they make up for it with versatility. strong and thin enough that they can be doubled, tripled, or even quadrupled without becoming too cumbersome giving you lengths anywhere from 120cm down to 30cm. a great buy
More durable than the Mammut runners and almost as light. I have much more confidence in these than the Mammut product. And no complaints whatsoever. Easy to triple, light over the shoulder, great for ice and alpine, as well as cragging. BD did it right.
I used to wonder how these could be that much better than nylon until I bought some. The weight/size benefits of dynex is definitely worth the extra $$. They are practically nonexistent on your rack until you need them...then they unravel into a super-versatile full-length runner.
Haven't used them yet, but they seem VERY strong and I have no doubt that I will feel comfortable using them. I don't anticipate any concern at all with their performance.
these are great runners...almost too light! i somehow lost one even though i thought it was slung over my shoulder. good thing i got them while backcountry was having their big sale. :)
they handle real well and make extending, tying, etc. quick and smooth. As slim as they are, definitely keeps your rack lighter and easier organized. Once loaded though, they are hard to untie which can be a pain. Going with 12mm would improve that.
I've used a pair exclusively to aid in cleaning sport routes for a while now and they work great. Strong, light (skinny, but not to skinny, and not scary) and they've lasted two seasons now. Slings like rope that support your weight should be replaced often (especially when they cost so little vs rope) but these outlasted my expectations. Give them a try!
very skinny which makes it great work with. It amazing going from the big wide dyneema to this skinny webbing. its weird at first, i mean you can talk numbers all day long of how strong it is, but after a while you see the value of having it. you won't be dissapointed.
Hey, just remember to keep the rope as part of your equation with these slings. Compared to Nylon, Dynex will impart a much higher force on an anchor and harness if you (for example) are tied in to the anchor with one of these and slip.
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