Know what HMS stands for?

[kram]

On 11/05/2010 at 23:49, Rupe said:

I think your all missing something simple here.......

 

Munter hitch can be put on any karabiner, so its nothing to do with that.

 

HMS = HeMi Spherical. i.e. offset, or curved to one side, as apposed to being symetrical on both sides like the old style pear shaped ones were.

 

The term has been in use since the eighties at least, and back then a munter hitch was called an italian hitch anyway and so has nothing to do with the HMS name.

 

A munter can be put on most biners, yes, but most smaller ones not fit two or more which is often required in rock climbing. HMS indicates its suitable for two or more clove hitches.

 

There are plenty of symmertical ones. An example

 

HMS Classic Auto Block - hms carabiner with sleeve - KONG

WWW.KONG.IT

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Aluminium connector with 3 actions Auto Block sleeve and Keylock system

 

 

It has nothing to do with the shape of the rope basket.