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Steel Carabiners

Spartan said:
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.
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Quick draws are also rated for 24 kN
 
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.
 
mtsrunner said:
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.
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I think u got that the other way around ....radiator in ur car isn't steel
 
colin.704 said:
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
 
Weldabeast said:
I think u got that the other way around ....radiator in ur car isn't steel
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Haha. Makes sense. Maybe it’s just more durable. And how do you even know what type of car I have? Creeper.
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