The Fin'anneau 8mm Dyneema sling by Petzl is the lightest and most compact of all their slings. Constructed with Dyneema/Nylon webbing to cut down on weight without sacrificing strength. This sewn runner is super strong and durable sling is intended for setting up anchors for belays or equalizing gear placements. These slings are made to be incredibly abrasion resistant and compact. Other uses include wearing this sling as a headband while doing back flips pretending to be a ninja.
DECENT FEATURES of the Petzl Fin'Anneau 8mm Dyneema Sling
Extremely lightweight and compact
Very abrasion resistant
Available in three color-coded sizes for easy identification: 60, 120 and 180 cm
The SPECS
Strength: 22 kN
Width: 8 mm
Material(s): nylon and Dyneema webbings, polyester stitching
I would have to say these are the best slings on the market. I always trust my life with Petzl products so maybe I am biased... but after using them many times I am still here!
This little sling is great for ascending. It is very small, but it is also very strong. I've had mine for forever now and it still hasn't broken. Great quality sling.
This little sling is great for ascending. It is very small, but it is also very strong. I've had mine for forever now and it still hasn't broken. Great quality sling.
Looking at the thickness of this sling, that question certainly comes up. Most of my trad draws are made with these, they double up easily and are not cumbersome when extending them. After 2 seasons of climbing with these, they show little sign of wear, just a little fraying.
"Lightweight and functional, maybe flimsy"
05/15/11
Uber light and great for extending trad gear or equalizing a top rope anchor. I would personally not sling chickenheads and other natural features with this, as it very narrow and can be sawed through(Bad) rather easily. Just use fatty webbing for that sort of thing.
These have their place on my rack as slings to hitch on to natural features while on lead or extending out anchor points and as runners for cutting down on rope drag. They are lightweight, not bulky on the harness, and smooth handling. They are pricier than nylon slings, so I carry cheaper/bulkier nylon slings if I'm setting up a top-rope anchor or looking to carry a sling to leave behind with a belay ring in a pinch.
We'll its a dyneema sling so if it hasn't broken it must be working. These things are light and the 60cm size is your standard for making trad draws. As always don't use for a personal anchor.