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Re: [imakehits] Quickdraw Concepts/Theory:
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ja1484
Jan 24, 2008, 5:41 PM
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Christ.
Ok, for the millionth time:
- Bent gate carabiners do not belong on the bolt or gear end of a quickdraw because they are much more prone to being wedged against said bolt/gear and thus opening themselves than straight gate or wire gate carabiners.
- Wire gates offer lighter carabiners with typically no loss of strength. Most people find them easier to clip as well, although this obviously varies per person.
- Edited for Placation of Jay: Oval carabiners could be used on both ends of a draw in some situations, but this is not optimal and in many situations may be dangerous. This is due to the fact that oval carabiners are weaker overall than other models. It is suggested that you seek alternatives, such as asymmetrical D carabiners.
Wiregates on both sides is basically testament to the fact that, despite answer #1, any carabiner snagging on bolts/gear and unclipping itself on the draw end is incredibly unlikely.
(This post was edited by ja1484 on Jan 24, 2008, 10:28 PM)
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Post edited by ja1484
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