[Ben Bayliss[_2_]]

Hey all.

So I figure it's time to invest in a set of slings that I can use for
location recordings. I work in a number of venues, so the ability to set
up different arrays with different lengths etc.. is essential.

So far in my travels I've only seen two extremes, the extremely
expensive sort with pvc-coated steel wire, rings and other assorted
rigging/climbing gear, or the uber cheap bit-of-rope with stereo bar
tied to it (with all its associated problems of sagging etc..

Is there a package somewhere in the middle that I could put together
which will last but which will cope with different venues etc?

In a similar related question, what mic cable does everyone use? Mini
quad would be nice, but there doesn't seem to be much choice over here.
Again the balance is quality vs. diameter + weight.

For both questions, any UK-based links would be awesome.

Cheers,
Ben.