Climbing slings & cord

Personal protection requires equipment explicitly intended for it. Packing and transport cords do other jobs. Read the intended use and technical documents before adding any cord to a safety system.

Via ferrata requires an appropriate energy-absorbing lanyard. An ordinary sling does not absorb fall energy in the same way. Use slings only for applications you have learnt and that are approved, and avoid falling onto them.

Its interaction with the rope depends on material, diameter and the knot. Learn a suitable combination on a course and check the manufacturer's guidance. A randomly chosen thin cord cannot replace that matching process.

Keep it dry, away from light, chemicals and sharp edges. Inspect it after trips and record unusual loading. Have damaged equipment or items with an uncertain history assessed by a competent person or replace them.