Steel Carabiners

[TooheyBirdie]

I've noticed a pattern with real rock climbers when it comes to using locking vs. non-locking biners. They tend to use locking biners that are at/on their bodies or otherwise in motion, and tend to use non-locking biners in stationary applications such as on quickdraws, anchor points, etc. Not saying that is always the case, but it's a distinct pattern. And if that general thumb rule is good enough for them to hang at 1000 ft, then it's good enough for me at 25 ft.

Quick draws are also rated for 24 kN

 

[mtsrunner]

I think one reason that rock climbers use steel is because steel dissipates heat better than aluminum. In theory, it should help their heat last longer.

I don’t think we are rappelling far enough to really worry about a massive amount of heat.

 

[Weldabeast]

I think one reason that rock climbers use steel is because steel dissipates heat better than aluminum. In theory, it should help their heat last longer.

I don’t think we are rappelling far enough to really worry about a massive amount of heat.

I think u got that the other way around ....radiator in ur car isn't steel

 

[Myronpbody]

me, I went the other way...mini carabiners in all the important spots, and ropemans anywhere I could put them. If they are good enough for Alex Hannold to take on a hike, then me going 30ft up a tree shouldn't be a problem. they crack sometimes, but I soldier them back together
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@colin.704 What are those dump pouches? Not the Tethrd ones, the others? Do they stay open like that? I am interested in where you get them

 

[mtsrunner]

I think u got that the other way around ....radiator in ur car isn't steel

Haha. Makes sense. Maybe it’s just more durable. And how do you even know what type of car I have? Creeper.

 

[Weldabeast]

Creeping while ur sleeping

 

[GetHomeSafe]

What would you recommend instead of the ropeman?

Consider this.

Slides like a dream on a lineman rope/tether. Self tending. I used sterling 7mm climbing accessory cord on 8mm oplux.

 

[GetHomeSafe]

What would you recommend instead of the ropeman?

Consider this.

Slides like a dream on a lineman rope/tether. Self tending. I used sterling 7mm climbing accessory cord on 8mm oplux.