Lifting Slings come in a variety of types. The most popular are Eye and Eye Slings, Endless Slings, and Poly Slings. All styles are designed to serve the same purpose and offer various ways to lift items. For example, Eye and Eye nylon lifting slings will show weigh holds for vertical hold, basket hold, and choker hold. The vertical hold attaches one end to the item that needs to be lifted, while the other is connected to the support. The basket hold, on the other hand, makes use of both eyes to support an object, distributing the weight evenly between the two ends. Finally, the choker hold is used to hold larger items by slipping one eye into the other to create a bigger loop. It should be noted that each hold has a different weight limit, which is why planning ahead is the best choice when buying a lifting sling.