When it comes to extreme
sports, there is nothing more
important than having the
right gear. For rock climbing
and rappelling, there is no
piece of equipment that is
quite as important or
versatile as a carabiner. A
carabiner is a metal loop with
a sprung gate used to quickly
adn reversibly connect
components in safety-critical
systems. Carabiners are widely
used in rope intensive
activities such as climbing,
caving, sailing, rope rescue,
construction, industrial rope
work and window cleaning.
Small and simple in design, a
carabiner is one of the more
convenient and easy to use
pieces of equipment on the
market. There are several
different types of carabiners
and they are made of either
steel or aluminum. A carabiner
has one solid side, known as
the spine, and one side that
swings open, known as the
gate. Used properly, a
carabiner can safely support
the weight of a person and
her/his gear for an extended
time. Favored by enthusiasts
and other extreme sport
atheletes, carabiners are also
used in rescue missions that
involve raising and lowering
people and equipment with a
rope.
