carabiner for lockjack

[justin131]

taking the plunge into mechanical friction, thinking of going with the lockjack sport. looking for some advice on carbs, does anyone have an opinion on what the best setup is? they give you a wide range of options so not sure what to go with.

as always any advice appreciated

[Darrin Turnbull]

Get a Zigzag.

[justin131]

are they better have you used both? i have no idea about these things hc the only thing i've used other than prusik

[SamTree]

Hi i've always found an oval carabiner works well for attachment to the bridge of your harness / ring. As the lockjack sits in the center of the karabiner keeping it correctly aligned, also something like a "beal pinch" may be handy to prevent cross loading.

 

But most importantly make sure the wooden ball on the lockjack cannot fit inside the krab.

 

Good luck with it. Sam

[justin131]

cheers hopefully i'll get on alright with it

[Darrin Turnbull]

I use a Spiderjack. Love and hate it. Nothings perfect.

I know a big heavy climber and his lockjack was wearing out to fast so he bought himself a Zigzag and now he's happy.

Like i say i would go for a Zigzag.

[justin131]

spiderjack looks like the best for fast climbing but is it complicated? it looks it

[Darrin Turnbull]

hi i've always found an oval carabiner works well for attachment to the bridge of your harness / ring. As the lockjack sits in the center of the karabiner keeping it correctly aligned, also something like a "beal pinch" may be handy to prevent cross loading.

 

But most importantly make sure the wooden ball on the lockjack cannot fit inside the krab.

 

Good luck with it. Sam

 

 

[justin131]

i see you'd be in trouble if the ball got stuck

[Darrin Turnbull]

spiderjack looks like the best for fast climbing but is it complicated? it looks it

 

 

I struggle using it with my left hand , because of the thumb brake thing. When using the Spiderjack you open it fully and then control it using the thumb brake.