WEBBING

Climb-Spec^TM Webbing

Shuttle loom webbing and needle loom webbing are the two most popular types of tubular webbing. Shuttle loom technology has been around for many years and is characterized by the weft filaments joining the warp together by spiralling around the webbing. Needle loom webbing is characterized by a seam on one side. The original versions of this type of webbing featured a chain stitch which would unravel like a cheap sweater.

Climb-Spec webbing was designed in 1985 specifically to exceed the requirements of standard military-spec webbing. We developed this webbing because we felt there was a need in mountaineering and rescue applications for webbing that was stronger and more resistant to abrasion and cutting than the standard webbings available at the time.

We combine AlliedSignal Caprolan nylon together with our specially developed needle-loom construction which uses a high-strength double lock-stitch closure* that will not unravel like conventional webbing when it is cut or abraded. Climb-Spec webbing's high thread count and fine weave pattern is more resistant to abrasion and has a greater tensile strength.

Current versions of needle loom webbing feature a lock stitch that will not allow it to unravel like shuttle loom webbing. Needle loom webbing can be produced with greater tensile and knot strength and greater resistance to cutting and abrasion. As a result, the more efficient needle looms are gradually replacing the outdated shuttle looms which are no longer being manufactured.

Military specification for one-inch tubular webbing was amended several years ago because of the fact that needle loom technology is replacing shuttle loom technology. This amendment added the newer needle loom webbing as being acceptable along with the shuttle loom webbing.

One inch tubular Climb-Spec webbing is useful for tying slings at rappel anchors or as anchors when top-roping. Its superior strength and resistance to cutting and abrasion make it the perfect choice for these applications. Our 9/16" tubular Climb-Spec Super Tape is an excellent choice for tied slings and quick draws. We recommend using a water knot or a double fisherman's knot for joining the ends of tied slings. Make sure to leave at least a two-inch tail on each knot and check your knots regularly as they can sometimes loosen up or slip.

Climb-Spec webbing is available in a wide variety of colors for easy identification.

SEWN RUNNERS

Tying knots in webbing reduces its overall strength. Bar-tacked runners are not only stronger but are also less bulky. Shorter sewn runners are used for quick draws and hero loops; longer runners as slings on circuitous routes and for anchors and top-rope belays. Smaller diameter webbing is lighter weight and less bulky. Larger size webbing is more durable and longer lasting, making it great for fixed anchors, top-roping and anywhere durability and long life are desired.

Climb-Spec Runners

BlueWater Climb-Spec sewn runners are made with our exclusive Climb-Spec webbing developed to exceed the requirement of standard military-spec webbing. This needle loom tubular webbing contains more nylon than standard military spec webbing (made on a shuttle loom) for greater strength. It uses a double lock-stitch closure to eliminate the problem of unravelling due to abrasion. The 9/16" width Climb-Spec runners are available in 4", 6", 12", and 24" lengths. 1" width Climb-Spec runners are available in 4", 6", 12", 24", 36" and 48" lengths.

Titan Runners

BlueWater's unique Titan webbing is a light-weight, high-strength webbing made from a combination of AlliedSignal Spectra and Caprolan nylon fibers. This specially designed webbing offers high strength similar to larger size nylon webbing in the compact, lighter weight of a smaller size. BlueWater Titan runners are all sewn with Spectra thread for superior strength. Titan webbing does not hold knots as well as 100% nylon webbing so is only available in sewn slings.

Titan runners are available in 9/16" width in 4", 6", 12", 24", 36" and 48" lengths.

Euro Runners

Diminishing Sling This quick draw utilizes a special 1" tubular webbing that is narrower and thicker where the carabiners clip to the draw. This prevents weakening of the webbing where it would otherwise get wrinkled in the elbow of the carabiner.

The following three slings are made from 18 mm Quantum^TM webbing, a high-strength, double thickness, flat webbing.

Quantum Speed Draw One end is bar-tacked to hold a bent gate carabiner in a captive position, making it easy to clip. The other end is open to accommodate any straight gate carabiner you wish to use.

Quantum Long Draw At approximately 9" long, this is ideal for awkward clips when other runners are just too short or long. This is a great addition to a sport climbing rack. Utilizing the speed draw design, one end is bar-tacked to hold a bent gate carabiner in a captive position, making it easy to clip. The other end is open to accommodate any straight gate carabiner you wish to use.

Quantum Dog Bone The quick draw is bar-tacked in the middle so there is a small loop on each end for clipping carabiners. These loops are loose enough to allow flipping the carabiners when necessary.

The following two slings are made from the same Titan webbing as our Titan runners.

Titan Speed Draw One end is bar-tacked to hold a bent gate carabiner in a captive position, making it easy to clip. The other end is open to accommodate any straight gate carabiner you wish to use.

Titan Dog Bone The quick draw is bar-tacked in the middle so there is a small loop on each end for clipping carabiners. These loops are loose enough to allow flipping the carabiner when necessary.

Other sewn products

Titan^TM Daisy Chain This daisy chain is made from the same Titan^TM webbing as our quick draws and slings. It features high strength, light weight and a compact size. It is sewn with nylon thread to minimize the possibility of total sling failure if accidentally loaded.

Titan Euro Gear Sling For use on walls and longer routes where there is too much gear to rack on harness gear loops, this gear sling features a padded shoulder strap with our "no-sweat" comfort lining and 5.5mm Titan cord for the sling.

BlueWater 6-Step Etriers These etriers are made from a continuous piece of one-inch webbing with stiffeners sewn in to the bottom of the steps for ease of access. A hero loop is sewn at the top for high clips. Available in solid Black or Assorted Colors.

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