I descended Englestead the day after the fatality that started this thread, and being the first down had no belay. I own an ATC, but I usually only carry it as a lightweight backup device for the group. I own far too many different types of rappelling devices, but these days I really only use a CRITR, and have encouraged many folks to switch to it. Worst case scenario, damp rope + sand long rappel can cut 1/3 of the way through a carabiner in one rap, so it is a good idea to have plenty of material there. It is important to use a round(ish) stock carabiner, 12mm, for rappel devices, as the rope in some configurations runs across the carabiner and can abrade it. It can help to lube the carabiner with a bit of spit, a bit of soap or a bit of oil (I use olive oil) to get it there. I have also noticed that some people do not try very hard, or expect it to be entirely easy. on the website I recommend the two carabiners I sell that fit that - BD Rocklock and the Cypher Iris. There are very few climbing carabiners now that do not work with device holes. ĬARABINER CHOICE: Some older Black Diamond carabiners have a bit of a lump above the top of the gate. Email me.ĮUROPE: Critrs are available at in The Netherlands.ĪUSTRALIA/NZ: Critrs are available from Adventure Base in Katoomba. Note: this only works if you do not order anything else on the same order… and if you do, then the shipping charge is messed up and… okay, shipping to Canada is always messed up. The CA version included First Class International postage, and hopefully runs through the system adding the $8.50 shipping charge to get it up to actual. I have added order options for our friends in Canada. Weight: 4.33 ounces (123 grams) Milled and finished in Taiwan from Australian aluminium 7075-T6.
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