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stan
Nov 13, 2009, 12:02 AM
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I've been climbing since 1953, but I don't remember
what year Locking Biners were available.
Anyone help?
I see a lot more Lockers these days....in fact I have seen some racks where almost every biner is a locker.
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olderic
Nov 13, 2009, 1:19 AM
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They were common when I started - early 70's. Can't see that I am seeing them in any higher ratios these days though. I guess they are common in the text book quadralized equalized anchors that would hold a greyhound - bus - that the noobies like to construct and analyze though.
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johnwesely
Nov 13, 2009, 1:21 AM
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You have to think about every situation. What if a greyhound bus careened off the top of the cliff and got caught in your rope? you would feel pretty stupid if your anchor could not hold it.
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johnwesely
Nov 13, 2009, 4:36 AM
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Exactly my point. Without an equallette, you would be doomed.
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olympicmtnboy
Nov 13, 2009, 6:29 PM
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No idea myself, but there have been a lot of old gear threads over on supertopo.com. I'd try asking there any you'll probably get pictures and everything, I'm sure someone is collecting old lockers out there.
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coldfeet
Nov 15, 2009, 5:08 AM
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My copy of Basic Rockcraft mentions the existence of carabiners with "safety gates" but suggests just using two regular carabiners with gates opposed instead. The book was published in 1971, I think (before my time).
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