Brand: Blue Ice
Category: Ski Slings
Recommended by Ryan Harris, Mountain Guide and Ski Patroller — Salt Lake City, UT
Highlights: lightweight, dyneema
The Missions Light Sling by BLUE ICE is a high-performance climbing accessory designed for adventurers seeking lightweight reliability and enhanced safety. Its innovative design and durable materials make it an essential tool for both seasoned climbers and outdoor enthusiasts. 1. Lightweight Construction: Weighs only 60 grams, allowing for minimal impact on your climbing gear load. 2. High-Strength Material: Made from robust Dyneema fibers, offering exceptional strength-to-weight ratio and durability. 3. Versatile Length: Available in multiple lengths (60 cm and 120 cm) to accommodate various climbing techniques and preferences. 4. Easy to Use: Features a user-friendly design that simplifies attachment and detachment to climbing gear. 5. Enhanced Safety: Designed to withstand high loads, ensuring reliable performance in critical climbing situations. 6. Weather Resistant: Built to endure harsh outdoor conditions, maintaining integrity in rain, snow, and sun. 7. Color-Coded Options: Available in multiple colors for easy identification and personalization. The Missions Light Sling is ideal for rock climbing, mountaineering, and alpine adventures, particularly in environments where weight savings are crucial. It performs best in varied conditions, from rugged mountain terrains to technical ascents, making it suitable for both novice and experienced climbers. This sling excels in scenarios requiring quick and secure gear transitions, such as setting up anchors or belaying. Its lightweight and durable design make it a reliable choice for year-round climbing activities, whether in summer heat or winter chill.
Price: $22.95
- 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.
Ryan Harris's review
great lightweight dyneema sling, its a little slick to to grab, but its my favorite sling due to its versatility and suppleness
Recommended by Ryan Harris, Mountain Guide and Ski Patroller
Frequently asked questions
Who is the 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 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 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.
What does Ryan Harris say about the Missions Light Sling?
great lightweight dyneema sling, its a little slick to to grab, but its my favorite sling due to its versatility and suppleness
Why does Ryan Harris recommend Blue Ice?
Ryan Harris recommends the Blue Ice Missions Light Sling for ski slings. great lightweight dyneema sling, its a little slick to to grab, but its my favorite sling due to its versatility and suppleness
Is the Missions Light Sling a good ski sling?
Yes — Ryan Harris recommends the Missions Light Sling by Blue Ice as their ski slings pick. great lightweight dyneema sling, its a little slick to to grab, but its my favorite sling due to its versatility and suppleness
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What other hosts are saying
7 experts recommend the Blue Ice Missions Light Sling.
Clara Maynard, AMGA Apprentice Rock/Alpine Guide & Wilderness Medicine Instructor
These slings are round shaped and easiest to untie
Recommended in Crevasse Rescue
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
