Cam webbing - reinforce or replace?

Post by **Yasmeen** » Fri Dec 19, 2003 4:50 pm

The webbing on one of my cams is getting a little sketchy. Do you think it's better to send it in to get it replaced or to reinforce it with something (such as a shoestring?)? In the case of sending it in, where would I send it?

Post by **loren** » Fri Dec 19, 2003 5:07 pm

shoestring ought to do it.

Post by **rhino** » Fri Dec 19, 2003 5:08 pm

Webbing is really strong, they are probably fine.

Post by **hamsco** » Fri Dec 19, 2003 5:22 pm

duct tape works well, you can't see the wear and then you forget it's there.

Post by **charlie** » Fri Dec 19, 2003 5:56 pm

Band-aids. Just make sure you get the fabric ones cause the plasic or off brand strips fail at about 2KN.

Post by **Horatio Felacio** » Fri Dec 19, 2003 6:14 pm

Attention: you can get all slings resown by Marginal Goods. you can also get other handiwork done, like extra gear loops sewn to the harness, cold weather climbing shoes, etc. pm batguano for details.

Post by **Jeff** » Fri Dec 19, 2003 9:16 pm

Just use some of that really long rope licorice. Make sure you double it up and that it is red.
If you can't find any of that, contact whoever manufactured the cam and see if they can re-sling it.

Post by **Wicked Tribe** » Sat Dec 20, 2003 4:57 pm

James Bond would use shoestring.

Post by **young'n climber** » Sat Dec 20, 2003 5:55 pm

Oh yeah, well Ethan Hunt would use rubber bands!

Post by **Alan Evil** » Mon Dec 29, 2003 6:57 pm

What would Journey use?

http://www.nogators.com/wwjd.html