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2. Webbing - Wikipedia

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   Webbing. Webbing is a strong fabric woven as a flat strip or tube of varying width and fibres, often used in place of rope. It is a versatile component used in climbing, slacklining, furniture manufacturing, automobile safety, auto racing, towing, parachuting, military apparel, load securing, and many other fields.

3. Climbing harness - Wikipedia

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   Most harnesses are made from nylon webbing, specifically, Nylon 66. [13] [14] [15] Aspects are often tubular rather than flat. [16] Different weaves are used depending on a component's function. These sometimes include polyester. [citation needed] Buckles are typically made of anodized aluminum. Foam and mesh are integrated into the leg loops ...

4. Water knot - Wikipedia

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   Water knot. Ends should be left long, knot should be tightened and inspected before each use. Difficult to untie. The water knot (also tape knot, ring bend, grass knot, or overhand follow-through) is a knot frequently used in climbing for joining two ends of webbing together, for instance when making a sling.

5. Rock-climbing equipment - Wikipedia

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   Sets of sewn webbing slings. Modern webbing (or "tape") is made of strong tubular nylon or the even stronger spectra/dyneema material. Climbers use webbing that has been sewn using a certified standard of reinforced stitching into various lengths of closed loops called "slings" (or "runners"). They can be used in a wide range of situations ...

6. Beer knot - Wikipedia

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   A beer knot is a bend used to join tubular webbing. Its most common application is in constructing slings used in rock climbing. Compared with the water knot, it has the advantages of a higher strength, [1] smaller profile, and a cleaner appearance due to the lack of free-hanging tails. However, the beer knot can be more difficult to tie than ...

7. Bend (knot) - Wikipedia

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   A bend suitable for tubular webbing. Its most common application is in slings used in rock climbing. Blood knot: A low-profile bend most usefully employed for joining sections of monofilament nylon line while maintaining a high portion of the line's inherent strength. Butterfly bend (Alpine butterfly bend) A bend analogue of the butterfly loop.