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How to Break Nylon and Dyneema Slings

Nylon (polyamide) and Dyneema?/Spectra? (polyethylene) are two synthetic raw materials used in the manufacture of slings and quickdraws. Understanding the properties and differences of these man-made fibres will guide us to best practice at the crag for using such products. This video compares how the elasticity affects the strength of nylon and Dyneema? slings, and the effect if you put a knot in the sling.
For the full article see: dmmclimbing.com/knowledge/how-to-break-nylon-dyneema-slings/
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