Brand: Mammut
Category: Climbing Slings
Recommended by Doug Dobkowski, Outdoor Educator, Guide — North Conway, NH
Highlights: lightweight, durable, 120cm length, multipitch climbing
The Mammut Contact Sling Dyneema 8.0 Blue 120 Cm is a high-performance climbing sling designed for durability and lightweight versatility. Crafted from premium Dyneema material, it offers exceptional strength and reliability, making it an essential tool for serious climbers. 1. Material: Constructed from Dyneema, known for its high strength-to-weight ratio and resistance to abrasion. 2. Length: Measures 120 cm, providing ample length for versatile rigging and anchoring options. 3. Diameter: Features an 8.0 mm width, ensuring a compact profile without sacrificing strength. 4. Weight: Ultra-lightweight design, weighing only 50 grams, perfect for minimizing gear load during climbs. 5. Color: Vibrant blue color enhances visibility, making it easy to spot in various outdoor environments. 6. Strength: Rated for a tensile strength of 22 kN, ensuring reliable performance under heavy loads. 7. Versatility: Suitable for a variety of climbing disciplines, including ice climbing, sport climbing, and mountaineering. The Mammut Contact Sling Dyneema 8.0 Blue 120 Cm is ideal for climbers seeking a reliable and lightweight sling for both ice and rock climbing. It performs best in challenging outdoor conditions, providing security and stability during ascents and descents. This product is perfect for experienced climbers and mountaineers looking to enhance their gear setup. Whether you're setting up anchors or making quick adjustments on the route, this sling excels in high-stakes scenarios, ensuring optimal performance year-round.
Price: $22.95
- Who it's for
- Trad and alpine climbers who need versatile, lightweight slings for draws, anchors, tethering, and rappel extensions. Hosts recommend carrying multiple lengths (60cm, 120cm, 180cm, 240cm) and quantities of 6–12 for a full trad rack.
- What people are saying
- Hosts consistently praise the lightweight, packable build and the neatly sewn bartack construction. The 60cm is called out for alpine draws and the 120cm ("double-length") is repeatedly flagged as essential for tethering, rappel extensions, and multipitch climbing.
- Worth noting
- Notes are uniformly positive with no criticism or durability flags raised. No sizing or fit caveats apply, but hosts emphasize buying across multiple lengths rather than a single size.
Doug Dobkowski's review
The 120cm sling A.K.A "The Double Length" is great for making a combo anchor tether + rappell extension. It is an essential piece of kit for multipitch climbing or any rappel situation. It can also be used as a quick draw, alpine draw, or extra long alpine draw.
Recommended by Doug Dobkowski, Outdoor Educator, Guide
Frequently asked questions
Who is the Mammut Contact Sling Dyneema 8.0 Blue 120 Cm for?
Trad and alpine climbers who need versatile, lightweight slings for draws, anchors, tethering, and rappel extensions. Hosts recommend carrying multiple lengths (60cm, 120cm, 180cm, 240cm) and quantities of 6–12 for a full trad rack.
What do experts say about the Mammut Contact Sling Dyneema 8.0 Blue 120 Cm?
Hosts consistently praise the lightweight, packable build and the neatly sewn bartack construction. The 60cm is called out for alpine draws and the 120cm ("double-length") is repeatedly flagged as essential for tethering, rappel extensions, and multipitch climbing.
What should you know before buying the Mammut Contact Sling Dyneema 8.0 Blue 120 Cm?
Notes are uniformly positive with no criticism or durability flags raised. No sizing or fit caveats apply, but hosts emphasize buying across multiple lengths rather than a single size.
What does Doug Dobkowski say about the Mammut Contact Sling Dyneema 8.0 Blue 120 Cm?
The 120cm sling A.K.A "The Double Length" is great for making a combo anchor tether + rappell extension. It is an essential piece of kit for multipitch climbing or any rappel situation. It can also be used as a quick draw, alpine draw, or extra long alpine draw.
Why does Doug Dobkowski recommend Mammut?
Doug Dobkowski recommends the Mammut Mammut Contact Sling Dyneema 8.0 Blue 120 Cm for climbing slings. The 120cm sling A.K.A "The Double Length" is great for making a combo anchor tether + rappell extension. It is an essential piece of kit for multipitch climbing or any rappel situation. It can also be used as a quick draw, alpine draw, or extra long alpine draw.
Is the Mammut Contact Sling Dyneema 8.0 Blue 120 Cm a good climbing sling?
Yes — Doug Dobkowski recommends the Mammut Contact Sling Dyneema 8.0 Blue 120 Cm by Mammut as their climbing slings pick. The 120cm sling A.K.A "The Double Length" is great for making a combo anchor tether + rappell extension. It is an essential piece of kit for multipitch climbing or any rappel situation. It can also be used as a quick draw, alpine draw, or extra long alpine draw.
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What other hosts are saying
5 experts recommend the Mammut Contact Sling Dyneema 8.0 Blue 120 Cm.
Teddy Dondanville, AMGA Assistant Rock Guide & Certified Single Pitch Instructor
Sewn slings are critical for building top rope anchors, especially when using cams and/or stoppers. The Mammut Contact sling is a good choice because it’s strong, lightweight, and packable. I recommend having a selection of slings in the 120 millimeter and 240 millimeter lengths.
Recommended in Multi Pitch Kit
Dan Morley, Rock Climbing Guide
A 120cm version of this sling works great as a personal tether when building a top rope anchor. Pair it with Hollowblock Loop and a couple carabiners. Also can be used a part of a kit to ascend a rope.
Recommended in Top Rope Anchor Gear
Jarrod Blundy, Founder/Guide at Onward Mountain Guides
Lightweight slings. I carry one each of the 120cm, 180cm, and 240cm for anchoring, extending pro, and personal tethering. And the 60cm ones for my alpine draws!
Recommended in Ice Climbing Kit
Chris Johnson, Apprentice Climbing Guide, Professional Ski Patroller
Again, the Mammut Contact slings are great because of the neatly sewn bartack. 60cm lengths make great alpine draws.
Recommended in Trad Climbing Gear
