Bulk Webbing by the Foot

Bulk webbing by the foot is flat synthetic webbing sold in whatever length you need. Tree crews use it to make gear loops, tool tethers, bag straps and tie-downs, buying only as much as the job requires.

Uses around the truck and the tree

A few feet of webbing solves a lot of small jobs. Tie a loop to hang a hand saw on the saddle, make a handle for a rope bag, strap a gas can in the truck bed, or wrap a branch to keep a throw line from sawing into bark. Buying by the foot means you get the exact length and keep the rest on the roll.

Heat-seal the cut ends with a lighter or hot knife so they do not unravel. Other small gear is in other climbing gear.

Webbing is also useful on the ground for bundling brush piles for hauling, tying off tarps, or making a quick handle for dragging a bag of rigging gear across a lawn. A roll in the truck often saves a trip to the hardware store.

Where webbing stops

Knotted or homemade webbing should not be part of any climbing or rigging system that holds a person or a load of wood. Life-support slings and lanyards must be manufactured, rated and certified, and must meet ANSI Z133 and the maker's instructions.

Keep webbing away from saw fuel and sharp edges, and replace it when it shows cuts, fraying or sun fading. It is cheap, so there is no reason to keep using worn pieces.