Climbing Carabiners and Snap Hooks
Climbing carabiners are used in everyday work situations by arborists. They vary in their uses from rigging, life support, and even just for carrying accessories. Many include a locking function to keep the gate from accidentally opening during a climb. These are referred to as auto-locking carabiners. Some even have 2 locks, or “double locking.”
Carabiners are not snap hooks--there is a difference. Carabiners open away from the loop while snap hooks open by pushing in toward the loop.
USING CARABINERS FOR LIFE SUPPORT
Any carabiner used for life support must be auto-locking, have at least three consecutive, deliberate actions to prepare the gate for opening per ANSI Z133. They must have a minimum tensile strength of 5,000 pounds (22.24kN). Ones made from aluminum would be a good choice for life support being that they are lighter in weight than their steel cousins, just like the DMM Ultra O Lock safe as an example.
USING CARABINERS FOR RIGGING
Carabiners used for light rigging do not have to be double locking, but for some applications, double locking would be the safer option. Choose steel for rigging as they won’t warp or fail as quickly as an aluminum ones may. A good example is the very popular ISC Steel Oval Screwgate Carabiner.
USING CARABINERS TO CARRY CLIMBING ACCESSORIES
Non-locking carabiners are used as accessory clips for attaching ropes, rigging gear, or saws to a climbing harness. Some are made of plastic and others are made of aluminum. A good choice for carrying accessories would be the Petzl Spirit Carabiner.
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$63.95DMM DIRECTOR YOKE LOCKSAFE ROPE SPACER
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$28.95DMM ZODIAC LOCKSAFE CARABINER
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$23.95X-LARGE ALUMINUM SCREWGATE CARABINER
KongAluminum construction with screwgate. MBS: 30kN (6,750lbs)
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$53.95DMM REVOLVER QUICKLOCK CARABINER
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$39.95CARABINER ULTRA O DUROLOCK
DMMA true oval carabiner that not only functions flawlessly but also helps orient gear and pulleys to the center of the carabiner to keep from side lo...
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$109.00Rock Exotica Swiva Biner Autolock
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Original price $30.36Current price $30.35ALUMINUM AUTOLOCK CARABINER
KongAluminum construction. Tri-Act twist lock gate. MBS: 30kN (6,750lbs)
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$36.50CARABINER BOA ANSI WITH CAPTIVE BAR
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Original price $43.75Current price $39.38Skylotec Omni-Directional Gate Carabiner Pear
SkylotecThese unique, patented carabiners from Skylotec have been designed to give its user the most effective means of opening the gate. Upside down, righ...
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Original price $148.00Current price $137.00SWIVEL PULLEY OMNI-BLOCK 1.1" SWIVABINER TOP (SINGLE/BLACK)
Rock ExoticaThe Omni-Block SwivaBiner combines a swiveling carabiner and pulley into one tool. Incorporating a sideplate that opens while the pulley is still ...
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Original price $43.75Current price $39.38Skylotec Omni-Directional Gate Carabiner Oval
SkylotecThese unique, patented carabiners from Skylotec have been designed to give its user the most effective means of opening the gate. Upside down, righ...
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$29.00rockO WireEye Autolock Carabiner
Rock ExoticaThe rockO WireEye Autolock Carabiner adds an extra layer of safety to your climbing gear. With its captive eye feature, it securely holds gear and ...
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Original price $43.75Current price $39.38SKYLOTEC Double O Tri--2.0
SkylotecThe SKYLOTEC Double O Tri--2.0 is a secure and reliable oval carabiner with a patented double gate. Its symmetrical shape and I-Profile spine make ...
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Original price $26.00Current price $23.40Omega Pacific Squatch Claw Aluminum Double Action Quik-Lok
Omega PacificThe Omega Pacific Squatch Claw Aluminum Double Action Quik-Lok Carabiner offers convenient one-handed operation to quickly and securely lock and un...
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$29.95XL Carbon Auto Block ANSI Carabiner
KongThis extra-large carbon steel carabiner from Italy offers great strength and stability. It's D-shaped frame prevents rotation, while the reinforced...
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$95.95DMM Director Swivel Eye
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$41.95DMM Director Captive Eye
DMMThe DMM Director Captive Eye is a compact and lightweight termination connector designed to maximize strength and versatility. It features a textil...
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