What are the pros and cons when comparing steel carabiners with aluminum carabiners?

Carabiners, essential in climbing and rescue operations, are specifically designed to bear loads along their major axis, typically down the spine in “D” shaped designs. This load distribution ensures maximum strength and safety. Certain devices, like the Petzl ASAP, require oval carabiners to prevent binding due to their broader major axis loading capabilities. Despite not […]