What Karabiner?

[Grandad]

I need to get some new krabs, I am used to DMM with locksafe gates, is there anything better out there without spending a fortune?

[WorcsWuss]

I don't think so, no!

I have a few ISC krabs but I generally buy DMM through choice....

Guess it's like everything else though, it's all down to personal preference....

I sometimes find the ISC Supersafe gate easier to release than a DMM Locksafe, don't know why....

[Dan Curtis]

Depends what application you'll be using them for?

[Old Mill Tree Care]

All Krabs coat about the same. I've got a mixture but now know which I prefer. The best is the one that YOU like the feel of in your hand.

Having said that, the DMM 'I Bar' designs look the sexiest so get them.

I recently got a DMM Ultra O and find it very comfy to use but you need to get those plastic thingys that stop the Krab rotating because the Ultra O looks the same when it's upside down!

[Grandad]

Depends what application you'll be using them for?

 

Tree climbing of course! Are you thinking, "I thought Grandad was a retired climber What does he want with krabs?" Well I am doing a little job for an acquaintance, I said I missed the job and when a nice little job drops in your lap you don't ignore it do you?

[Backpain]

Also have a mixture but love my little DMM's and will buy some more soonl. Have a rock exotica pirate which opens by pulling the gate down instead of up......I use it on my main line but after 6 months still not sure about it. I'm sure I've heard the gate click when I'm moving around....it's never opened and I'm sure its safe but I feel like I'm climbing with a poltegeist.

[Dan Curtis]

Tree climbing of course! Are you thinking, "I thought Grandad was a retired climber What does he want with krabs?" Well I am doing a little job for an acquaintance, I said I missed the job and when a nice little job drops in your lap you don't ignore it do you?

 

Haha,i meant are you using them for a prussik, hitchclimber etc? Different shapes for different applications. If it's a prussik line you're best off going for whatever fits your hand and feels best

[Mesterh]

The petzl ball lock ones aren't too bad but it is best you try one out first as they can be fiddlely to some.

 

Anyway shouldn't you still be using a screwgate?

 

I always preferred those over the three way but I am now so used to three way krabs I would probably launch myself out of a tree if I tried with the good old screwgate again!

[WorcsWuss]

I have a couple of DMM Zodiac screwgates in my kit, I really like them. I don't use them on my main line but I do stick them on my F8 sometimes, or between a pulley & prussik, and I have some little ISC Gators which are handy for micro pulleys and the strop on my back handled saw...

[andrew t]

Petzl ball lock for me