7/8 in Dead Eye Rigging Sling

A dead eye rigging sling is a rope sling with a spliced eye at one end and a tail at the other, used to choke a stem or hang a block. This 7/8 in version is built for heavy rigging, where small slings would be undersized for the loads.

How a dead eye sling is used

Wrap the sling around the spar, pass the tail through the eye, and pull it snug to make a choker that holds its place on a vertical stem. The tail then connects to a block or the lowering line. Dead eye slings are also used to choke the piece being cut so the rigging line attaches cleanly.

The 7/8 in size is for heavy work: big wood, big blocks and high dynamic loads. Check the listing for length and rated strength, and see our heavy-duty slings for other sizes.

Use a sling long enough to choke the stem with some tail left over to make the connection. Too short and you will not get a proper choke; too long and the block hangs low and the tail gets in the way. Many crews carry a few lengths so they can match the sling to the wood.

Sizing and inspection

Match the sling to the rest of the system, including the block, rope and anchor, and stay within the working load limit of every component. Account for dynamic loads when dropping pieces.

Inspect the rope and splice before every job for cut strands, glazing, stiffness and core damage, and retire it when in doubt. Rig only with trained crews under ANSI Z133 and the manufacturer's instructions.