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Clip in point for the DMM dragon

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Steven Latino · · Denver, CO · Joined Oct 2013 · Points: 15

I've read through some of the other posts and can't find anything solid. Trying to get some suggestions from people who use them regularly . Is it better to clip in to the cam sling or use a draw.

Skullybones · · Desert SW · Joined May 2013 · Points: 46

It really depends on the amount of extension you need. Most of the time I use the cam sling extended. I rarely need to extend them more than that.
If you get them at a good price, I highly recommend the Dragons.

Steven Latino · · Denver, CO · Joined Oct 2013 · Points: 15

Ya dude I just picked up a set today. Other than the times when you need extra extension, I was wondering if it was better to just use the DMM sling. Mainly concerned with taking a good size fall directly onto the cam without a draw and destroying it, or if it makes no difference.

Nick Dolhyj 1 · · Flagstaff, AZ · Joined Dec 2013 · Points: 130

it makes no difference if you have a draw on the cam sling or not. if the sling couldn't handle a fall, why would it be on a cam?

Skullybones · · Desert SW · Joined May 2013 · Points: 46

They will take a fall just fine. I speak from experience on this. They are as strong as any skinny Dyneema runner on the market.

Steven Latino · · Denver, CO · Joined Oct 2013 · Points: 15

Ok cool thanks. Do they tend to walk when directly clipped in

bearbreeder · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Mar 2009 · Points: 3,065

Youll be fine clipping in direct

I almost always extend my dragon slings unless im pumped to hell or its close to the ground/ledge

One trick is if you can see what piece you need, extend the sling at a good stance the. Put it in yr mouth and place it at the pumpy section

While it might not seem that the extended dragon is much longer, the thinner dyneema sling when extended transmits less movement than the thicker nylon sling of a camalot

And you dont waste a draw

;)

Jfriday1 · · Golden, CO · Joined Jun 2012 · Points: 40

Love my dragons, sold most of my c4's for them.

Kai Larson · · Sandy, UT · Joined Jan 2006 · Points: 436

Love the Dragon slings. Seldom use draws on them. Usually just clip cam's sling.

You need to learn to grab the sewn part when you extend them. I've done it so many times now, it's second nature, but it took a while to get this embedded in my brain.

Steven Latino · · Denver, CO · Joined Oct 2013 · Points: 15

Thanks for the info everyone, I noticed that when messing around with them. Looks like the only thing I have to remember is to clip into the rubber part of the sling.

Superclimber · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Mar 2009 · Points: 1,310

Is the tandem troll a new concept or am I just new to the concept of the tandem troll?

Steven Latino · · Denver, CO · Joined Oct 2013 · Points: 15

Oh I'm sorry superclimber, what would you be referring to?

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

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