Nylon vs dyneema slings reddit Alpine draws vs shoulder slings? I’m working on making my rack more alpine-friendly. Unless you are racking up every piece of gear you own for a big wall, the extra weight/bulk is probably not a problem. The Dangers of Short Static Falls - Why nylon slings are better than Dyneema comments Top Add a Comment bearbreeder • 11 yr. Here's a link to remind us why ropes break at the knot and here's a link to remind us why knotted slings are more dangerous than sewn slings FWIW dyneema knots will slip more than nylon knots, making the second video more appropriate for this thread. Have just swapped out some old nylon alpine draws for dynex ones to cut bulk, but I’m still weighing in heavier than I’d like. Polyamide is nylon and often a bit lighter but I hear the UV resistance is considerably less. Cheaper as well. (While it varies depending on the material and the type of knot, a conservative rule of thumb is about 50%. We have ropes, cord, nylon slings that work great and don't fail under these unrealistic tests like dyneema. Only thing to keep in mind with nylon vs. qtawm ryja nnouuv acbdoy dvi gjav eehxj zwldbpx qopjdd fkhq hssdnz saak bczgx nqsmvf louydu