Although there are different types of carabiners and custom carabiners on the market, all carabiners are designed for the safety of users. They connect different safety ropes and fixed points, and they bear the climber’s safety. So the quality of the carabiner is essential.
- Carabiner door
A device can be opened and closed in all kinds of carabiner; this is the door. According to the different opening and closing methods, there are many different types of the carabiner. Some are carabiners with threaded locks, and some are manually opened. This part of the door is the most vulnerable part of the carabiner, and it is also the weakest part of the carabiner, so in some cases, it needs to be reinforced with a screw lock.
- The size of the carabiner
Carabiner not only has a wide variety of types, but the same type of carabiner is also available in various sizes. The carabiner’s size to choose depends on your purpose and the size of other related equipment. Theoretically, the larger the heavy duty carabiner is more sturdy and reliable, but the large size will also increase its weight. The small ultralight carabiner is not enough in some cases. Therefore, in the mountaineering industry, weight is a factor that it cannot ignore. It would help if you chose the most suitable carabiner according to the conditions instead of blindly choosing large or small. Weight and practicality are the keys.
Mountaineering is full of fascinating charm but also full of dangers. You need to fully understand all kinds of knowledge before going deep into this sport. It is to ensure that you can protect yourself while pushing the limits. For more knowledge about carabiners, please get in touch with us.
