Key issues and risks When the rope is taut, the carabiner and the device are held in position by the tension. But when the rope
Any time equipment is to be used with a new carabiner, a compatibility test is recommended. Petzl does tests for Petzl products and
A carabiner is strongest when loaded on the major axis, with the gate closed and the sleeve locked. Loading a carabiner in any other way
The carabiner is an essential link in any vertical equipment kit. It is very strong when used correctly, but can break or come open if
A good choice of carabiner shape can increase ergonomics and security for certain uses. The shape of the carabiner frame has an influence on:
The various systems meet different needs for each application, for a precise balance between ergonomics and safety. ERGONOMICS Advantages: • The sleeve locks manually, only
Multipoint Anchors Building an anchor system requires much practice and experience. In the end, simplicity and complexity are competency issues. Competency takes time to build
Marginal anchors in theory create a force out of many, but how should we present this diverse and sometimes controversial concept of anchor construction? This
Building Anchors with Spring Loaded Cams Pull Test Using Metolius Camming Units So we did some back yard testing and while what we found wasn’t
Releasable anchors with the I’D Setting up a rope on a releasable anchor allows a worker to be lowered in case of an accident,
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