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    Webbing Strength

    If my Hennessey Spectra cord is rated to 1400 lbs and the carabiners are rated to 17kN, how can I use Speer 1" webbing that's only rated to 700 lbs to make hangers?
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    Quote Originally Posted by mr. dribbles View Post
    If my Hennessey Spectra cord is rated to 1400 lbs and the carabiners are rated to 17kN, can I use Speer 1" webbing that's only rated to 700 lbs to make hangers?
    I've been using Ed's webbing - in some form or another - ever since I've been hanging, just about. IMO it's plenty strong, but others disagree.
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    Ed's webbing held up my 225lbs self before gear just fine.
    Is that too much to ask? Girls with frikkin' lasers on their heads?
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    Because 1400 lbs is more than you need, at least in Ed's opinion. I've never had a problem with his webbing.
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