Which rigging element is described as a flexible length of load-bearing material used to rig a load?

• A. Chain
• B. Endless sling
• C. Basket hitch
• D. Sling

Answer: (D)

A sling is the flexible length of load‑bearing material used to rig and lift a load, serving as the connection between the load and the lifting device. It can be made from rope, synthetic strap, chain, or wire rope and configured in various ways to suit the load’s shape and weight. The description fits a sling best because it emphasizes the flexible element that directly bears the load and attaches to the crane or hoist.

Endless sling is a specific type of sling (a continuous loop), so while accurate, it’s still part of the broader concept of a sling. A basket hitch describes how the sling is attached to the load rather than identifying the rigging element itself, and a chain refers to a rigid metal link that’s not the general “flexible length of material” used to rig a load.