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2. Carabiner - Wikipedia

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   Center is a standard carabiner rating. Using a carabiner to connect to a rope. A carabiner or karabiner (/ ˌ k ær ə ˈ b iː n ər /), [1] often shortened to biner or to crab, colloquially known as a (climbing) clip, is a specialized type of shackle, a metal loop with a spring-loaded gate [2] used to quickly and reversibly connect components, most notably in safety-critical systems.

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   The Bluetooth speakers have aluminum carabiners, a durable design, and a 24-hour battery life. ... My Costco has Dearfoams slippers in a few different sizes. Veronica Thatcher.

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   Carabiners: Useful stocking stuffers for climbers, dog owners or just in general, carabiners fit conveniently into any stocking or budget. Home Depot carries many under $5. Home Depot carries many ...

5. Rock-climbing equipment - Wikipedia

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   Climbers instead use cord (or "accessory cord"), which is a length of thinner approximately 4 to 8 mm (0.16 to 0.31 in) static kernmantle rope, tied via a double fisherman's knot into closed loops of any size. [1] [11] Cord loops (also known as "cordelettes") serve a wide variety of functions in rock climbing.

6. Belay device - Wikipedia

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   Some plates had two slots for double ropes. The slots could also be different sizes for different diameter ropes e.g. 9 mm and 11 mm. A wide wire spring may be attached on one side to help keep the plate away from the brake carabiner to ease feeding and taking in rope. A smaller hole is often present for accessory cord to carry the device.

7. Maillon - Wikipedia

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   Like carabiners, maillons are available in a range of shapes and thicknesses (i.e., strengths), and often offer greater versatility over carabiners as their different shapes and lack of hinged gates allow them to be used in multi-directional load situations. [2] The word maillon comes from the French language, meaning "link". [3]