I noticed when i put weight in my tether that my gate won't open on my carabiner. when i take my weight off the tether, the gate opens. This makes me feel like there is slight flex happening in my carabiner. i could be wrong, but now it's in the back of my mind. So, i'm ready to upgrade. I don't want to say i'm on a budget, because my life isn't worth a few bucks, but i also don't need the most expensive either. what are some of the most generally accepted and most used carabiners out there? thanks for any help.
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Carabiner Suggestions
- Thread starter backstrap19
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Good carabiner IMO, it's rounded so if you're using a ropeman it doesn't just lay over flat to the side when everything is hooked up. Under load I haven't had any issues screwing and unscrewing the gate.
Let me suggest the Grivel double swing gate carabiner. I have 3. The Sigma is a larger D-shaped general-purpose biner. It weighs 54g and is rated at 30/11/9kN.
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Grivel Sigma Wire D Twin Gate Carabiner - Climb
Buy the Grivel Sigma Wire D Twin Gate Carabiner online or shop all Climb from Backcountry.com.
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You should never open a carabiner gate while it's under load. https://saddlehunter.com/community/index.php?threads/examples-of-dangerous-carabiner-loading.2599/
I prefer the Rock Lock. Due to its size, I am able to operate it with cold, stiff fingers or gloved hands. I use Rock Locks with Ropeman 1's on both my tether and linemans rope.