What is McSling?

McSling is a single strap that consists of fixed loop with a length of strap that attaches to itself to become an adjustable loop. The adjustable loop wraps around the object and can be easily adjusted to accommodate the object to be carrier and the height of the person carrying it. Pulling up on the fixed loop as gravity pulls down on the object tightens the adjustable loop (the length of strap material around the parameter of the object) cinching and securing it in place (see Figure 1 below). You can then use fixed loop as a handle to carry the object or put it over your shoulder to carry it hand free. When using it for SUPs the paddle can also be carried by placing it between the board and the adjustable loop and it will be held in place as the adjustable loop is tightened. Also, the beauty of the single strap is that the center point acts like a fulcrum upon which the object pivots. This makes going up or down stairs with a board or skis a snap. It also means snow skies can easily pivot to a vertical position when in a crowd.

The design concept began by having the end in mind by asking the simple question "When do you need your carrier the most"? Isn't it when you have caught that last wave, or paddled to shore after hours of fun or carved that last mogul and your shoulders are shot / your energy is expired; you’re just exhausted. You want your carrier the moment you exit your event and not expend more effort to get it. Thus, McSling was designed to become a belt to travel with you whether you are in the water, on the slopes or walking through a store shopping. You simply take it off your waist, extended it out, wrap the object to be carried, and you are on your way. Since it is so simple to use you'll actually use it.

How does it work?

McSling is a single strap that consists of fixed loop with a length of strap that attaches to itself to become an adjustable loop. The adjustable loop wraps around the object and can be easily adjusted to accommodate the object to be carrier and the height of the person carrying it. Pulling up on the fixed loop as gravity pulls down on the object tightens the adjustable loop (the length of strap material around the parameter of the object) cinching and securing it in place (see Figure 1 below). You can then use fixed loop as a handle to carry the object or put it over your shoulder to carry it hand free. When using it for SUPs the paddle can also be carried by placing it between the board and the adjustable loop and it will be held in place as the adjustable loop is tightened. Also, the beauty of the single strap is that the center point acts like a fulcrum upon which the object pivots. This makes going up or down stairs with a board or skis a snap. It also means snow skies can easily pivot to a vertical position when in a crowd.McSling consists of two loops: a fixed loop and an adjustable loop that wraps the object to be carried. Pulling up on the strap as gravity pulls down on the object tightens the adjustable loop (the length of strap material around the parameter of the object) cinching and securing it in place (see Figure 1 below). You can then use fixed loop as a handle to carry the object or put it over your shoulder to carry it hand free. When using it for SUPs the paddle can also be carried by placing it between the board and the adjustable loop and it will be held in place as the adjustable loop is tightened.