In my experience it is far cheaper to replace nylon web slings than to have them re-certified — Stephen Small
I think the main point of the post has been missed - as I understood it wasn't concerned for the cost, rather they were concern for the environmental impacts of using these web slings in a non-sustainable way (i.e. disposal of the slings after only one use when they are possibly still "good")The cost of testing small slings is greater than purchasing new certified slings — Don Ramsay
but the manufacture and disposal has an impact on the environment and sustainability. — Lee C
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