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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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$20.95PETZL OK AUTOLOCK CARABINER
PetzlOval shape with keylock closure. Double locking.MBS: 24kN; Wt: 2.8 oz; Gate opening: 3/4”.
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$21.95PETZL AM'D TRI-ACT LOCK CARABINER
PetzlOne of the most widely used carabiners in our industry! Double locking.MBS: 28kN; Wt: 2.6 oz; Gate opening: 3/4”.
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$21.95PETZL AM'D BALL LOCK CARABINER
PetzlEasy to open ball lock design! Double locking.MBS: 28kN; Wt: 2.6 oz; Gate opening: 3/4”.
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$26.00ROCKO AUTO LOCK
Rock ExoticaMost ovals haven’t changed much since the dawn of time. But Rock Exotica designed a modern oval that fits everything, is stronger, has a single loc...
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from $25.95DMM ULTRA OVAL LOCKSAFE CARABINER
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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$74.95DMM ULTRA O - 3 PACK
DMMThe Ultra O Carabiner 3 Pack could be described as the perfect aid climbing biners. Oval biners are important because they allow pulleys to sit in...
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$26.00PIRATE AUTO LOCK
Rock ExoticaRock Exotica has refined the carabiner far beyond the offerings of other manufacturers. The Pirate is the best belay biner. Improved, patented Keyl...
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$28.00PIRATE ORCA AUTO LOCK
Rock ExoticaThe Pirate Orca Auto Lock is a double locking carabiner, with a push up and twist mechanism. Can be set to remain in unlocked position. Rock Exo...
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$24.45SENTINEL LOCKSAFE CARABINER
DMMBartlett Exclusive Carabiner! These carabiners have the Bartlett Arborist Supply logo along the spine! The distinctive shape of this stylish littl...
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$28.00ROCKO ORCA AUTO LOCK
Rock ExoticaThe rockO is a blend of the traditional oval and the rockD giving it more strength than the standard oval. This design is great for users that need...
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$25.95CT PILLAR EVO TGL
Climbing TechnologyClimbing Technology brought us this Pillar Evo TGL which is lightweight, safe, and versatile. H-beam shaped body, high strength but 20% less weig...
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from $13.00ROCK EXOTICA ROCKX ACCESSORY CARABINER
Rock ExoticaThe rockX accessory carabiner is a compact and strong utility carabiner that’s easy to grip and useful in a multitude of situa...
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$39.95TRIPLE ACTION SNAPHOOK
ISCISC's SH907 Triple-action Snaphook is equipped with an opening mechanism which requires the gate, second-action keeper and third-action keeper to b...
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Original price $23.95Current price $18.00X-LARGE STEEL RESCUE SCREWGATE
KongSteel construction with screwgate. MBS: 49kN (11,000lbs)
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$49.95PETZL ROLL CLIP TRIACT-LOCK CARABINER
PetzlThe Petzl Roll Clip Tri-Act Lock features a pulley sheave attached to a locking carabiner making an awesome light rigging redirect, climbing redire...
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$26.95PERFECTO LOCKSAFE CARABINER
DMMThe PerfectO is a compact true oval locksafe carabiner that maintains ease of use, even one-handed. Its shape provides effective centering of loads...
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$22.95PETZL WILLIAM TRI-ACT HMS CARABINER
PetzlA great HMS shaped carabiner. Double locking.MBS: 25kN; Wt: 3.36 oz; Gate opening: 1”.
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$22.95PETZL WILLIAM BALL LOCK HMS CARABINER
PetzlThis carabiner is great to use for lanyards. The ball lock feature is very easy to open with either hand. Double locking.MBS: 28kN; Wt: 3.17 oz; G...
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$47.95PETZL EASHOOK OPEN
PetzlConnector with gated connection point for double lanyard and work positioning lanyard The EASHOOK OPEN connector is designed for use at the ends o...
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$26.95ROCKD ORCA AUTO LOCK
Rock ExoticaThe RockD carabiner from Rock Exotica features a narrow asymmetric "D" shape which optimizes strength while helping lower the weight. The snag resi...
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$49.95PETZL ROLLCLIP Z
PetzlPulley-carabiner that facilitates installation on anchors and devices ROLLCLIP Z is a pulley-carabiner with a gate opening on the non-pulley side t...
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$24.95CT CONCEPT EVO CARABINER
Climbing TechnologyClimbing Technology brought us this double locking twist lock gate carabiner. HMS shape. MBS: 23kN Wt: 2.85oz Gate opening: 0.83”
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$55.95TRIPLE ACTION SWIVEL SNAPHOOK
ISCThe K905 is the World's first Triple Action Swivel Eye Snaphook. Design features include a Safety Heel to reduce snagging and a 'Blind' nose to re...
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$17.95DMM ULTRA OVAL SCREWGATE CARABINER
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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