16mm Climbing Sling 23kN UIAA CE Certified - Durable Anchors

In this review the NewDoar 16mm climbing sling stands out as a practical, no-nonsense choice for climbers and riggers who need dependable webbing for anchors and rappel work. The single biggest reason to buy is its certified strength and compact size: these nylon slings are UIAA and CE tested to a breaking force around 22-23kN while remaining light enough to carry multiple in a harness or pocket. For anyone building top-rope anchors, tree rigging, or simple harnesses, this sling delivers trusted performance without unnecessary bulk.

Key Features

• Certified strength: The sling meets UIAA 104 and EN 566 standards and has a maximum breaking force test around 23kN, giving clear assurance for anchor use.
• Size options: Available in multiple lengths from 12in (30cm) up to 95in (240cm), allowing precise choices for different anchor configurations and rigging needs.
• Lightweight and compact: At about 0.07lb for the shortest and 0.26lb for the 48in length, the 16mm width and 0.11in thickness make these easy to carry and store on a harness.
• Durable construction: Made from tube nylon webbing with multiple machine stitches at the joint, the slings show sturdy reinforcement and long service life in normal climbing use.
• Versatile use: Useful for creating top rope anchors, self-belay while rappelling, tree work, rigging, and improvised harnesses, giving good multi-purpose value.

Who It's For

The sling is well suited to sport climbers, trad climbers, arborists doing light tree work, and cavers who prefer carrying multiple lightweight runners for anchor building. Its certified strength and narrow profile suit climbers who want several runners without bulk.

Less suitable for those needing sewn slings with continuous eye terminations for personal single-point attachment or highly specialized industrial fall-arrest systems; users requiring thicker or dyneema-specific slings for minimal stretch should look elsewhere.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Certified UIAA and CE compliance provides reliable breaking force for anchors.
• Multiple length options allow precise anchor and extension setups.
• Lightweight and palm-sized, so climbers commonly carry several without notice.
• Customers report good build quality and consistent performance in top-rope soloing.

Cons

• Being narrow and thin, it may feel less comfortable for load-bearing around a limb compared with wider tubular slings.
• Not a sewn eye sling for specific personal attachment points; users must rig appropriately.

Specifications

Material	Polyamide (nylon) tube webbing
Width	16mm / 0.7in
Thickness	2.8mm / 0.11in
Max load	Approx. 22-23kN
Lengths available	12in (30cm), 24in (60cm), 48in (120cm), 71in (180cm), 95in (240cm)
Weight examples	12in 0.07lb, 24in 0.13lb, 48in 0.26lb
Certifications	UIAA 104, CSN EN 566:2017 (identical to EN 566:2017)

Our Verdict

The NewDoar 16mm climbing sling is a practical, value-oriented choice for climbers and riggers who need certified, lightweight runners for anchors and rappels. With multiple lengths, strong stitching, and UIAA/CE certification, it offers dependable performance for top-rope anchors and general rigging; just be mindful that its narrow profile is not a substitute for wider sewn slings in some applications.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these slings certified for climbing anchors?
Yes. They carry UIAA 104 and CSN EN 566:2017 (identical to EN 566:2017) certifications and test around 22-23kN breaking force suitable for anchor use.

What lengths are available?
They come in 12in (30cm), 24in (60cm), 48in (120cm), 71in (180cm), and 95in (240cm) lengths to suit different setups.

Can I use them for tree work and rigging?
Yes. The nylon tube webbing and reinforced stitching make them useful for light tree work, rigging, and protection extension, within appropriate load and safety practices.