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thewaker43
Dec 27, 2010, 4:05 PM
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hey folks,
my brother got me a Tibloc for Christmas. While I am pretty sure that any carabiner will work with it, I was wondering if anyone has experience with one and if certain biners work better than others or some not so well. Thanks
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sherpa79
Dec 27, 2010, 4:07 PM
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round stock biners work best.
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USnavy
Dec 27, 2010, 4:33 PM
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A class HMS or class X (oval) biner is your best bet. Class B and D carabiners work, but not as well.
(This post was edited by USnavy on Dec 27, 2010, 4:34 PM)
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thewaker43
Dec 27, 2010, 4:40 PM
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Thanks guys, That was kind of what I figured. Probably just keep it on a locking oval.
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shockabuku
Dec 27, 2010, 4:43 PM
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From the Petzl instructions:
Carabiners
Always use the TIBLOC with a locking carabiner.
Make sure your connectors are compatible with the rope clamp (shape, size, etc.). Advice: the carabiner shape and cross-section play a significant role in the jamming of the rope. For optimal function, a round cross-section is preferred.
The Petzl Attache and Metolius Element fit these two criteria.
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tower_climber
Dec 27, 2010, 6:46 PM
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My go-to Tibloc biner is a BD Rocklock twister. I also have two backup Tiblocs in my caving/ascending kit, both on Petzl Attache screwgates
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matterunomama
Dec 27, 2010, 7:35 PM
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I have the same question. Are there any oval locking biners that you suggest? To those with the suggestion of Attache, Element and Rocklock-do they work fine for you despite not being ovals?
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rocknice2
Dec 27, 2010, 11:14 PM
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thewaker43 wrote: Thanks guys, That was kind of what I figured. Probably just keep it on a locking oval.
I have found that the round X-section is more important than the oval shape.
If you have both then that's best.
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tower_climber
Dec 27, 2010, 11:43 PM
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I have never had a problem with the Rocklock or the Attache with the Tibloc. These biners are HMS-style with an almost-straight section on the top that I much prefer running through the Tibloc than the curved section of an oval. Don't ask me to explain the rationale, because I'm not sure I have one.
In addition, a Rocklock or Attache on your Tibloc gives you a bonus ICE Munter biner.
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