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Carabiner choices / first gear tinker

fwafwow

fwafwow

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I’m buying what I hope are the best or close (think “alpha glass” optics analogy) for carabiners for my LB and tree tether. EDIT - the tree tether will be girth hitched to the tree. The carabiner in question is from the TT to my Dryad Killdeer.

I think I’m 90% set on the DMM Ultra O for my LB, in part because I have a Kong Duck. And I’m pretty close to going with Petzl Screw Lock with red indicator for my tether. Is there a benefit to going with the same carabiner for both? My tether and LB are exactly the same specs, so maybe familiarity and identical setups are beneficial? Would also be easier to order 2 of the same if I buy from DMM.
 
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If you buy from the manufacturer you’ll probably pay full price, many other places to buy when they are on sale. Black Friday sales should be appearing soon.
 
fwafwow said:
I’m buying what I hope are the best or close (think “alpha glass” optics analogy) for carabiners for my LB and tree tether. EDIT - the tree tether will be girth hitched to the tree. The carabiner in question is from the TT to my Dryad Killdeer.

I think I’m 90% set on the DMM Ultra O for my LB, in part because I have a Kong Duck. And I’m pretty close to going with Petzl Screw Lock with red indicator for my tether. Is there a benefit to going with the same carabiner for both? My tether and LB are exactly the same specs, so maybe familiarity and identical setups are beneficial? Would also be easier to order 2 of the same if I buy from DMM.
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The DMM ultra is a good biner. As an alternative I’d recommend the Kong Ovalone. It’s designed to work with the duck.
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REI and moosejaw are great reputable sources for biners. They have sales often and free shipping if over $50 or so, which is an easy target for the gear we purchase. I prefer the smallest locking biners possible (such as DMM Phantom or Metolius Bravo), but the Kong Duck can be picky, as you mentioned.
 
i've seen it suggested to use the same locking mechanism on all carabiners....that way you don't have a mix up and think a screw lock is an autolock
 
raisins said:
i've seen it suggested to use the same locking mechanism on all carabiners....that way you don't have a mix up and think a screw lock is an autolock
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Thanks. I'm going with screw locks on all I use. And like some have said in other threads, even though I locked mine shut the other day, I periodically checked them when sitting.
 
Thanks to all who replied. FWIW/FYI I went with the DMM Ultra O Screwgate for the KD/LB and DMM Phantom Screwgate. I also decided to get a few extras - the Metolius Bravo and a Nano 22.
 
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