What is the Grog Sling used for?

Forming a hoisting sling to lift loads with a tackle or block; Temporary anchor points in rigging when there's no way to sew; Improvising slings from high-modulus (Dyneema) rope in the field; Serving as a redirectable anchor point in rope-based activities; Practicing burying and Brummel-type splicing when teaching seamanship.

How do you tie the Grog Sling?

The Grog Sling is a closed loop made in hollow-braid rope, devised in 2014 and published by the Animated Knots by Grog site to form a sling with no needle stitching, using only buried ends. It's a hoisting and anchoring piece that replaces a sewn sling in situations where no sewing machine is available. Follow the illustrated step-by-step, with a photo for every stage, on Desbravai.

Is the Grog Sling hard to tie?

The Grog Sling is rated hard, in the Loops category and is taught with a photo at every stage on Desbravai.

What other names does the Grog Sling have?

It is also known as Grog Sling, Eslinga Grog, Estrobo Grog, Linga Grog.

What precautions apply when using the Grog Sling?

Since the ends aren't sewn, repeated use and handling tend to loosen the Brummel splice, which weakens the sling over time; The buried ends must be long enough; a short bury greatly reduces strength; It should not be used as the sole lifeline in high-risk activities without proper verification and certification.

Grog Sling

A sling (hoisting/anchoring loop) in single-braid rope from the Animated Knots by Grog method

Also called: Grog Sling, Eslinga Grog, Estrobo Grog, Linga Grog

What it is for

Forming a hoisting sling to lift loads with a tackle or block
Temporary anchor points in rigging when there's no way to sew
Improvising slings from high-modulus (Dyneema) rope in the field
Serving as a redirectable anchor point in rope-based activities
Practicing burying and Brummel-type splicing when teaching seamanship