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| Iain | Post subject: Sling with end loops? | |
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 | Hey guys: I think palm's idea of having a sling with small end loops is a good'n; but i wish they'd put one in each end, and wouldn't charge a riddiculous £7.95 for it. consequently i have placed an order with www.gtf.co.uk for 10 x 3m straps with a short (16mm diameter) loop in each end, at around £2.50 each. They have a breaking strain of 2000kg (significantly better than the palm ones), and are the same width, but 3m since i plan on using mine as my towing sling inbetween use as an anchor point etc. If up to 9 of you would like one of the others (10 was minimum order), then let me know! will advise when they arrive... If more than 9 of you want: shout fast and i'll up the order... yours, iain
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Tue 17th Feb, 2009
9:45am |
| PGL | Post subject: Re: Sling with end loops? | |
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 | £2.50 you say! - I'd like one.
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Tue 17th Feb, 2009
9:49am |
| Jon | Post subject: Re: Sling with end loops? | |
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| What do you mean Iain? I carry a long (5m) length of tape with a loop tied in each end. Probably about 4.5m total usable length once you take account of the loops and knots. Why not just tie the loops yourself?
To be fair I don't want to discourage anyone from buying from you, as £2.50 each is almost certainly cheaper than buying that length of tape from Go Outdoors or wherever. Is the idea that a stitched join is stronger than a knot?
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Tue 17th Feb, 2009
11:01am |
| Cloughy | Post subject: Re: Sling with end loops? | |
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 | Yup, I'd like one too Iain.
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Tue 17th Feb, 2009
11:06am |
| Athrun | Post subject: Re: Sling with end loops? | |
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 | I'll shotgun one please: the price is too good to miss out. But I'd like to know more about what it is... :P Is it like that thick yellow strap that Jenna showed us on Saturday?
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Tue 17th Feb, 2009
11:11am |
| Nigel | Post subject: Re: Sling with end loops? | |
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 | I'd like one too please.
I do however need to purchase a BA too. Recommendations?
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Tue 17th Feb, 2009
11:14am |
| Jon | Post subject: Re: Re: Sling with end loops? | |
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| Nigel wrote:
I do however need to purchase a BA too. Recommendations? |
Peak River Guide Vest: Updated version of what I have. I like it a lot.
Astral Aquavest: Loads of people seem to like these, speak to Blackmore, Matt Soman etc.
Yak Kougar: Good because it's cheap and you can add a harness later if you don't want to get one straight away. Speak to Madi, Chlöe etc.
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Tue 17th Feb, 2009
11:32am |
| Athrun | Post subject: Re: Sling with end loops? | |
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 | make sure it's:
- comfy and fits well
- gives you plenty of freedom movement
- 50N
- perhaps has a quick release harness on it (that you can remove and then attach when you feel you need it)
- looks good :P
- has as few snag hazards as possible
- pocket for food/safety equipment
I like the Palm ones that Iain and Strongman have.. The Astral ones are nice as well..
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Tue 17th Feb, 2009
11:34am |
| Athrun | Post subject: Re: Sling with end loops? | |
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 | (this is Iain's http://www.canoekayaktrader.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=9_52&products_id=532 )
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Tue 17th Feb, 2009
11:36am |
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| Dom | Post subject: Re: Sling with end loops? | |
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 | sounds ideal to replace the sling i lost when you tried to kill me...sign me up johnny.
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Tue 17th Feb, 2009
12:09pm |
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