Sizing Your Climbing Sling Extension for Rappelling (Abseiling)
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Different body types. Different lengths of reach. So, different sling lengths are needed to make extensions for rappelling (abseiling). Here are a few things I consider when ensuring I have the right length of sling available on my harness in case I need to rappel.
You can find the Mammut 8mm Dyneema Contact Sling in various lengths, here.
Be aware that dyneema has a low melting point (shouldn't be used for friction hitches) and can fail if you fall from above the anchor onto them.