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sewn, usually from 1-inch flat webbing, or you can tie your own from the same stock. Thinner
webbing is lighter and less bulky, and although it's ideal for alpine and speed climbing, it wears too
quickly to give good service to enthusiastic wall climbers.
Aiders come in four- and five-step versions. I like the five-step and carry four for all but the easiest
climbing. The best commercial aiders have ' grab" loops at the clip-in pocket and reinforced steps
that stay open when the aider is weighted. Clip two aiders to one carabiner, and you'll always have a
step for each foot.
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Daisy chain.
