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redstree · 5th November 2007, 06:57 PM

Rock climbers and cavers(spelunkers) have been safely using alloy 'biners for years. They do not even use double or triple locking ones. I figure we as arborists are at least as bright as they are. I feel very comfortable climbing on alloy.

I try to tell my customers alloy for personal protection, steel for rigging. That way they will not confuse the two. As for retiring a 'biner I recommend that if there is any question about the safety of any piece it is best to discard it. Cheap insurance if you ask me.

5th November 2007, 06:57 PM	#14 (permalink)
redstree Sappling Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: USA Posts: 23	Re: Alloy vs steel carabiners karabiners for tree work Rock climbers and cavers(spelunkers) have been safely using alloy 'biners for years. They do not even use double or triple locking ones. I figure we as arborists are at least as bright as they are. I feel very comfortable climbing on alloy. I try to tell my customers alloy for personal protection, steel for rigging. That way they will not confuse the two. As for retiring a 'biner I recommend that if there is any question about the safety of any piece it is best to discard it. Cheap insurance if you ask me. __________________ Drive a MINI, the most fun you can have with your trousers on.