Black Diamond Slinger Leash

They don't get in the way on vertical ice, but I've still only used them on longer routes where losing a tool would be a Bad Thing. The carabiner wire gate seems weak--it popped out once on a route and took a lot of work to get it back inside, however that hasn't happened again. It must have gotten torqued somehow. The steel on the carabiner has started to rust which is a minor annoyance. I don't know if they could have used a heaver powder coating? Probably inevitable since it's steel on steel contact and thin aluminum would probably be too weak.

I like to girth hitch both leashes to a small biner and then I can easily detach the entire system from my belay loop.

My latest use is for ski leashes. My dynafit toe bindings have a small metal loop through which I place a few tiny, easily-breakable zip ties. Girth hitch the leash to my calf and then clip one of the zip ties.

This leash really allows me the flexibility I like when climbing couloirs. I can switch hands and not worry about getting tangled up.

Leash was a vast improvement over my old one. Service was fastest I've seen in a while. Keep up the good work. Thanks

I like that the leash is elastic because you dont have excess slack to constanly deal with. I also love the carabiner style clip at the end. Attaches perfectly to my BD Raven ice axe. Clip one side to my axe and clip the loop to my harness or pack with another carabiner. The elastic has held up very well, it retains its elasticity despite many stretches.

great leash. much more comfortable than those that attach to the wrist.