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smrtprts
Apr 16, 2010, 1:03 AM
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Hey guys I am looking for the smallest carabiner you know of for about $10. I am going to use it as an accessory biner but I would like it climb rated for other uses. Thanks.
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acorneau
Apr 16, 2010, 1:10 AM
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smrtprts
Apr 16, 2010, 1:15 AM
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I have been trying to find the dimensions for those two. Do either of you know the length?
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angry
Apr 16, 2010, 1:28 AM
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I've got some "Smiley (or is it Lucky)" brand biners rated at 800lbs that are on some leashes I rigged up for my ice tools.
They really are keychain biners, just much nicer than most. They are smaller than a nano.
I don't know where I got them and I doubt they're still for sale.
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summerprophet
Apr 16, 2010, 1:44 AM
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BD makes some aluminum accesory biners.
They are not rated for climbing, but they roll off the same assembly line as their full size biners.
Depending on your use these may fit the bill. I like them for ice leaches, and they are small and light for rigging hand lines for river crossings and brief exposed areas when roping up would be overkill.
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smrtprts
Apr 16, 2010, 2:51 AM
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I want something about 2" long. When I hook it up to my belt loop I dont want it to be exposed too much. Anyone know the dimensions of the Nano or the other one posted earlier?
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currupt4130
Apr 16, 2010, 3:10 AM
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The Mini FS is tiny. it's got to be under or right at two inches tall.
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smrtprts
Apr 16, 2010, 3:11 AM
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Great thanks!
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currupt4130
Apr 16, 2010, 3:14 AM
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The one on the left is the Mini, the one on the right is their normal size Inferno biner.
(This post was edited by currupt4130 on Apr 16, 2010, 3:15 AM)
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smrtprts
Apr 16, 2010, 3:27 AM
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Hard to tell the size due to the angle.
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caughtinside
Apr 16, 2010, 3:31 AM
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smrtprts wrote: Hard to tell the size due to the angle.
hah!! Just clip one to your smartpants and tell us how it looks. I bet it looks rad!
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zeke_sf
Apr 16, 2010, 5:25 AM
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caughtinside wrote: smrtprts wrote: Hard to tell the size due to the angle. hah!! Just clip one to your smartpants and tell us how it looks. I bet it looks rad!
It may not be color-coordinated to match his highly intelligent pantaloons though.
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moose_droppings
Apr 16, 2010, 5:39 AM
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smrtprts wrote: Hard to tell the size due to the angle.
Yeah, hard to put into perspective. Makes that quarter look like a dollar.
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sp00ki
Apr 16, 2010, 9:17 PM
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smrtprts wrote: I want something about 2" long. When I hook it up to my belt loop I dont want it to be exposed too much. Anyone know the dimensions of the Nano or the other one posted earlier?
(This post was edited by sp00ki on Apr 16, 2010, 9:18 PM)
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Rudmin
Apr 16, 2010, 10:21 PM
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sp00ki wrote: smrtprts wrote: I want something about 2" long. When I hook it up to my belt loop I dont want it to be exposed too much. Anyone know the dimensions of the Nano or the other one posted earlier? I have a sneaking suspicion this is going to be used to hold a chalkbag.
I imagine a length of paracord woven into a belt and linked with a carabiner to use for escaping a burning office building.
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patto
Apr 17, 2010, 1:08 AM
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Rudmin wrote: sp00ki wrote: smrtprts wrote: I want something about 2" long. When I hook it up to my belt loop I dont want it to be exposed too much. Anyone know the dimensions of the Nano or the other one posted earlier? I have a sneaking suspicion this is going to be used to hold a chalkbag. I imagine a length of paracord woven into a belt and linked with a carabiner to use for escaping a burning office building.
I wear one of these belts all the time. You never know when you might need to be escaping from burning office buildings!
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smrtprts
Apr 17, 2010, 5:02 AM
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Haha nice.
I just believe in being prepared. I carry tons of EDC products including paracord. Might as well have the real deal that can hold 5000lbs rather than one that holds 150lbs.
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sbaclimber
Apr 17, 2010, 5:53 AM
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You wear "trousers"!?
I didn't think they even made them any more...
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patto
Apr 17, 2010, 2:01 PM
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sbaclimber wrote: You wear "trousers"!? I didn't think they even made them any more...
Sorry. I normally use it with my "jeans".
And yes I know this clearly goes against manufacturers recommendations but I still think that this is a safe use for this device. But I do realise that if a catastrophic failure occurs and I end up with my "jeans" around my ankles then I'll end up in the 'accidents' forum being blamed for not following manufacturers recommendations.
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eliclimbs
Apr 17, 2010, 4:13 PM
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The Metolius FS Mini is the smallest one I know of. I wrote a little article about light weight carabiners, comparing size, cost, etc. Turns out the Omega Dash, FS Mini, and Camp Orbit are really affordable for their respective weights: http://climbinghouse.com/...ion-the-fs-mini.html
(This post was edited by eliclimbs on Apr 17, 2010, 4:16 PM)
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smrtprts
Apr 18, 2010, 7:07 AM
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Great links thanks guys. How big are the spirits and minis?
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