Slings that are particularly useful as chokers hitches, with strength affected by hitch configuration, are known as what?

• A. Web Slings
• B. Type III Web Sling
• C. Selvedge
• D. Load Triangle

Answer: (A)

Choker hitches cinch the load by wrapping a sling around it and pulling tight, so the sling needs a wide, flat, flexible bearing surface that distributes pressure and grips the load well. Web slings fit this need perfectly—they’re made from woven fabric (nylon or polyester) and form a stable, low-damage choke around irregular or round loads. Their strength rating is related to how the hitch is configured—knotting, the number of wraps, and the angle of pull can all affect the effective capacity—so using a web sling in a chokers hitch allows the rated strength to reflect those practical conditions. Selvedge refers to the edge of fabric, not a sling type, and Type III Web Sling is a specific variation within web slings, whereas the general category described for chokers is web slings.