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Ekka · 23rd October 2007, 06:17 PM

Just bit of a poll to see what you use - prefer.

I personally use steel.

All attachment points on my harness are steel, whether it be a phobia or otherwise I feel steel is more reliable, durable and can take a hit from a saw or branch better than alloy, yeah, I trust them more. However I am aware that the old "if you drop an alloy biner throw it out" is all BS too.

I'll have to find that info again but basically modern alloy biners do take a beating and there was a comparison case. Oh well, start researching again.

23rd October 2007, 06:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
Ekka Admin - Dip Arb & Hort Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 7,918	Alloy vs steel carabiners karabiners for tree work Just bit of a poll to see what you use - prefer. I personally use steel. All attachment points on my harness are steel, whether it be a phobia or otherwise I feel steel is more reliable, durable and can take a hit from a saw or branch better than alloy, yeah, I trust them more. However I am aware that the old "if you drop an alloy biner throw it out" is all BS too. I'll have to find that info again but basically modern alloy biners do take a beating and there was a comparison case. Oh well, start researching again. __________________ Arborist Training in Australia\| Your Free Helping Guide Free Tree and Green Industry Deep Link Directory ... Yes, I also SEO (Optimize) and build websites that fly high in Google Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding and Stump Removal Brisbane Brisbane - Gold Coast Tree Care, Consulting, Developer, Tree and Arborist Reports Consumers, insist on a Tree World member, they're visible and accessible. Look for this badge Members, click here for details on how you can acquire one for your website.