Brand: BLUE ICE
Category: Slings
Recommended by Clara Maynard, AMGA Apprentice Rock/Alpine Guide & Wilderness Medicine Instructor — Pacific Northwest, USA
The BLUE ICE Missions Light Sling Red 120 Cm is an ultra-lightweight and versatile climbing accessory designed for adventurers seeking reliability and ease of use. Its innovative tubular design ensures flexibility and strength, making it an essential tool for mountaineering and climbing enthusiasts. 1. Weighs only a few ounces, making it one of the lightest slings available for climbing. 2. Constructed from high-strength nylon, providing durability and resistance to wear and tear. 3. Tubular design with variable widths enhances grip and handling during use. 4. Measures 120 cm in length, offering ample reach for various climbing setups. 5. Bright red color increases visibility in outdoor environments, ensuring safety. 6. Compatible with a wide range of climbing gear, including carabiners and harnesses. 7. Ideal for both professional climbers and recreational users, suitable for various skill levels. The BLUE ICE Missions Light Sling is primarily designed for climbing and mountaineering activities, excelling in environments where weight and flexibility are crucial. It performs best in outdoor conditions, whether on rugged mountain terrains or during technical ascents. This sling is perfect for climbers of all skill levels, from beginners to seasoned professionals, and is particularly useful in scenarios requiring quick adjustments or secure anchoring. Ideal for year-round use, it is a reliable companion for any climbing expedition.
Price: $16.95
- Who it's for
- Climbers building multipitch or quad-style anchors, and those rigging alpine draws. All three lengths get specific use: 60 cm for alpine draws, 120 cm as a double-length, 180 cm for anchor building.
- What people are saying
- Hosts consistently praise the suppleness and ease of tying/untying, calling it a favorite over competing brands. One caveat: the dyneema material feels slick to grab.
- Worth noting
- The round cross-section is flagged as a reason it unties more easily than other slings. Notes are otherwise one-sided positive with only the slick texture as a repeated criticism.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the BLUE ICE Missions Light Sling for?
Climbers building multipitch or quad-style anchors, and those rigging alpine draws. All three lengths get specific use: 60 cm for alpine draws, 120 cm as a double-length, 180 cm for anchor building.
What do experts say about the BLUE ICE Missions Light Sling?
Hosts consistently praise the suppleness and ease of tying/untying, calling it a favorite over competing brands. One caveat: the dyneema material feels slick to grab.
What should you know before buying the BLUE ICE Missions Light Sling?
The round cross-section is flagged as a reason it unties more easily than other slings. Notes are otherwise one-sided positive with only the slick texture as a repeated criticism.
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What other hosts are saying
8 experts recommend the BLUE ICE Missions Light Sling.
Ryan Harris, Mountain Guide and Ski Patroller
great lightweight dyneema sling, its a little slick to to grab, but its my favorite sling due to its versatility and suppleness
Recommended in back country skiing
Henry Ko, AMGA Certified Single Pitch Instructor
Perfect for tying quads (180 cm triple length)
Recommended in Gym-to-Crag
My favorite anchor slings these days, after having tried several different brands over the years. Drlurable and light, everything I need.
Recommended in Multi-Day Alpine
Philip Burnett, Weber State University Rental Manager
Great lightweight sling for extending pieces or anchor building.
Recommended in Winter Alpine Climbing
Brent Smith, AMGA Rock Guide and Apprentice Alpine Guide
My favorite slings for alpine draws (60cm) and for Multipitch Quad style anchors (180cm)
Recommended in Trad Climbing
I love how supple and easy to tie/untie this sling is. I have at least one of each length. I use the 60cm as my alpine draw, the 120cm is the double length, and I LOVE the 180cm for all things anchor building.
Recommended in Rock Climbing
My absolute favorite slings. Made of tubular dyneema, they are much easier too untie knots in than traditional flat slings.
Recommended in Rock Climbing
