Rope systems and methods for use as a round sling

A method of forming a round sling, comprising the steps of:

• arranging a bearing structure to define a plurality of loop portions;
• providing a cover;
• providing at least one organizer;
• securing the at least one organizer to the cover;
• arranging the at least one organizer to engage the bearing structure such that the at least one organizer maintains a position of at least a portion of the bearing structure relative to the cover;
• arranging the cover to define a cover chamber such that
• the bearing structure is within the cover chamber, and
• the at least one organizer maintains a spatial relationship of the loop portions at least within at least one bearing structure end portion defined by the bearing structure.

A round sling system adapted to engage first and second structural members, comprising:

• a bearing structure arranged to define a plurality of loop portions and to define first and second bearing structure end portions and first and second bearing structure side portions;
• a cover comprising first and second cover end edge portions and first and second cover side edge portions;
• a securing system configuring the cover to define a cover chamber;
• a first pair of end organizers secured to the cover;
• a second pair of end organizers secured to the cover;
• and
• at least one intermediate organizer secured to the cover;
• wherein the first pair of end organizers are located on the cover to engage the bearing structure adjacent to the first bearing structure end portion;
• the second pair of end organizers are located on the cover to engage the bearing structure adjacent to the second bearing structure end portion;
• the at least one intermediate organizer engages the bearing structure within at least one of the first and second bearing structure side portions;
• and
• the first and second pairs of end organizers maintain a spatial relationship of the loop portions within the first and second bearing structure end portions.