{"product_id":"petzl-ok-carabiner","title":"Petzl Ok Carabiner","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Petzl Ok is a lightweight carabiner constructed from durable aluminium. Its unique oval shape is specifically designed for optimal loading of various devices, including pulleys, rope clamps, and fall arresters. The interior features a fluid design and Keylock system for effortless handling. Choose from three locking systems - automatic TRIACT-LOCK or BALL-LOCK, or the manual SCREW-LOCK - to suit your needs. To prevent flipping and maintain integration with the device, the OK can be connected to the CAPTIV bar for proper positioning along the major axis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFeatures\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe symmetrical oval shape optimises the loading of devices with a broad cross-section, such as pulleys, rope clamps, and mobile fall arresters.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe aluminium carabiner offers a lightweight solution, reducing the overall weight of equipment that a worker at height needs to carry.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt may be paired with a CAPTIV positioning bar to encourage loading along the major axis, keep the carabiner aligned with the device, and minimise the risk of flipping.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasier handling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe smooth interior design reduces the likelihood of snagging and facilitates seamless rotation of the carabiner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Keylock system prevents accidental snagging, enhancing overall ease of use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eH cross-section:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsures an optimal balance between strength and weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtects markings from abrasion, preserving legibility over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable in three different locking systems:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTRIACT-LOCK: Features automatic locking with a triple-action gate opening mechanism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBALL-LOCK: Provides automatic locking with a triple-action gate opening and includes a lock indicator for added safety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSCREW-LOCK: A manual screw-lock system with a red band that offers a visual indication when the carabiner is unlocked.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecifications\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; height: 39.1666px;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.7469%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003eMaterial(s)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.9437%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003eAluminium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.7469%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003eCertification(s)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.9437%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003eCE EN 362, 12275 type B, EAC, GB\/T 23469 \/ B, XF 494:FZL-G-Q\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; height: 156.666px;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.5594%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.8936%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e75 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.8936%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e75 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.8936%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e70 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.8936%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e70 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.5594%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003eLocking system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.8936%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003eTRIACT-LOCK\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.8936%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003eBALL-LOCK\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.8936%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003eSCREW-LOCK\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.8936%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003eSCREW-LOCK\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.5594%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003eColour(s)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.8936%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003eGrey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.8936%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003eGrey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.8936%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003eGrey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.8936%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.5594%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003eMajor axis strength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.8936%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e25 kN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.8936%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e25 kN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.8936%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e25 kN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.8936%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e25 kN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.5594%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003eMinor axis strength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.8936%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e8 kN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.8936%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e8 kN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.8936%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e8 kN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.8936%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e8 kN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.5594%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003eOpen gate strength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.8936%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e7 kN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.8936%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e7 kN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.8936%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e7 kN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.8936%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e7 kN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.5594%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003eGate opening\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.8936%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e22 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.8936%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e23 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.8936%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e22 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.8936%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e22 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.5594%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003eInner Pack Count\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.8936%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.8936%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.8936%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.8936%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTechnology\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Notice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068Tx00000C1WTZIA3\"\u003eDownload the PDF : technical-notice-locking-carabiners-2 - 2.17 MB\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeclaration Of Conformity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/0686800000Yt7CTAAZ\"\u003eDownload the PDF : UE-Declaration-M33A-BL-OK-Ball-Lock - 0.65 MB\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/0686800000Yt7u4AAB\"\u003eDownload the PDF : UE-Declaration-M33A TL-M33A-TLN-OK-Triact-Lock - 0.65 MB\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/0686800000Yt6NwAAJ\"\u003eDownload the PDF : UE-Declaration-M33A-SL-SLN-OK-Screw-Lock - 0.65 MB\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTips for maintaining your equipment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068Tx00000Cm9uvIAB\"\u003eDownload the PDF - 3.13 MB\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eInspection\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePPE inspection procedure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068Tx00000CmbcfIAB\"\u003eDownload the PDF - 2.55 MB\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePPE checklist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068Tx00000CmaS7IAJ\"\u003eDownload the PDF - 0.20 MB\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTechnical Content\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarabiner Locking Systems\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe various systems meet different needs for each application, for a precise balance between ergonomics and safety.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 99.9971%; height: 41.5781px;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 41.5781px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 12.3846%; height: 41.5781px;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" height=\"50\" width=\"38\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002eKvfAAE\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 87.4313%; height: 41.5781px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSCREW-LOCK (SL)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassic manual system, versatile and universal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" height=\"156\" width=\"509\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002eKxWAAU\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eERGONOMICS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAdvantages:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe sleeve locks manually, only when desired by the user\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be operated with one hand\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDisadvantages:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe time it takes to lock the sleeve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSAFETY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAdvantages:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReliability in dirty or harsh environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed visual indicator, when unlocked, to facilitate monitoring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe user actively operates the sleeve when locking, so they are immediately alerted in case of bad locking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRisks:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVibrations can unlock the sleeve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRubbing can unlock the sleeve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRisk of forgetting to lock the sleeve\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 99.9481%; height: 41.5781px;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 41.5781px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 12.229%; height: 41.5781px;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002eKy0AAE\" width=\"37\" height=\"48\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 87.3781%; height: 41.5781px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTWIST-LOCK (RL)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuto-locking and double action opening system\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" height=\"156\" width=\"509\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002eKy5AAE\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eERGONOMICS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAdvantages\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeed and ease of opening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRapid auto-locking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDisadvantages:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSleeve must be unlocked each time the carabiner is opened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo hands needed to insert a device into the carabiner\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSAFETY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAdvantages:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRapid auto-locking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRisks:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChance of improper locking when the carabiner closes (e.g. sling caught between the nose and the gate). The user must verify that the carabiner is properly closed and locked, even when using an auto-locking system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensitivity to rubbing by rope or equipment: the sleeve can accidentally unlock and the gate come open in the same motion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 99.9481%; height: 41.5781px;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 41.5781px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 12.229%; height: 41.5781px;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002eKyPAAU\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" width=\"56\" height=\"73\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 87.5753%; height: 41.5781px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWIRE-LOCK (WL)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuto-locking and double action opening system\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSystem designed specifically for the end of a lanyard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002eKyZAAU\" width=\"512\" height=\"157\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eERGONOMICS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAdvantages:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeed and ease of opening almost as easy as a non-locking carabiner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRapid auto-locking: system suited to very frequent connection and disconnection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSAFETY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAdvantages:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRapid auto-locking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRisks:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLess locking security than with other systems, yet offers more security than a non-locking carabiner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery sensitive to external pressure: the sleeve unlocks and the gate opens in the same motion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 99.9971%; height: 41.5781px;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 41.5781px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 12.2059%; height: 41.5781px;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" height=\"51\" width=\"39\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002eKz3AAE\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 87.4755%; height: 41.5781px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRIACT-LOCK (TL)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuto-locking and triple action opening system\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002eKzDAAU\" width=\"508\" height=\"132\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eERGONOMICS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAdvantages:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRapid auto-locking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDisadvantages:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSleeve must be unlocked each time the carabiner is opened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTricky sleeve operation, requires practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo hands needed to insert a device into the carabiner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSAFETY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAdvantages:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecurity of triple action locking (excluding rubbing and external pressure)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRapid auto-locking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRisks:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChance of improper locking when the carabiner closes (e.g. sling caught between the nose and the gate). The user must verify that the carabiner is properly closed and locked, even when using an auto-locking system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensitivity to mud or other foreign objects that can impede auto-locking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 99.9481%; height: 41.5781px;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 41.5781px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 12.229%; height: 41.5781px;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" height=\"59\" width=\"45\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002eKzNAAU\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 87.5753%; height: 41.5781px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBALL-LOCK (BL)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuto-locking and triple action opening system\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002eKzSAAU\" width=\"508\" height=\"132\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eERGONOMICS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAdvantages:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRapid auto-locking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisual locking indicator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDisadvantages:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSleeve must be unlocked each time the carabiner is opened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTricky sleeve operation, especially with gloves, requires practice. System is less \"ambidextrous\" than the others\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo hands needed to insert a device into the carabiner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSAFETY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAdvantages:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecurity of triple action locking (excluding rubbing and external pressure)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRapid auto-locking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRisks:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChance of improper locking when the carabiner closes (e.g. sling caught between the nose and the gate). The user must verify that the carabiner is properly closed and locked, even when using an auto-locking system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 99.9481%; height: 41.5781px;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 41.5781px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 12.229%; height: 41.5781px;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" height=\"63\" width=\"41\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002eKzXAAU\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 87.5753%; height: 41.5781px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePIN-LOCK (PL)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuto-locking and triple action opening system with tool\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" height=\"132\" width=\"508\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002eKzcAAE\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eERGONOMICS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAdvantages:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong duration installation without manipulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps limit incorrect operation during use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps prevent the user from becoming disconnected during use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDisadvantages:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplicated to disconnect in the field, for example in case of emergency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSAFETY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAdvantages:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTriple action locking gives great security, with a tool required for the first action\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRisks:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChance of improper locking when the carabiner closes (e.g. sling caught between the nose and the gate). The user must verify that the carabiner is properly closed and locked, even when using an auto-locking system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEASHOOK \/ MGO System\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuto-locking and double action opening system\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" height=\"156\" width=\"509\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002eKzrAAE\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eERGONOMICS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAdvantages:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeed and ease of opening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRapid auto-locking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood separation of the two actions required to open the gate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDisadvantages:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited compatibility with anchors and equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarabiner rotation in equipment is impossible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSAFETY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAdvantages:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood separation of the two actions required to open the gate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirectional carabiner that helps promote major axis loading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRapid auto-locking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRisks:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExternal pressure from the structure or equipment can unlock and open the gate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe large size can increase the risk of cantilever loading depending on the supporting media\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSemi Permanent Connectors (RING OPEN, quick links...)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManual closing system with a tool needed for locking\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" height=\"157\" width=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002eL01AAE\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" height=\"132\" width=\"508\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002eL06AAE\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eERGONOMICS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAdvantages:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong duration installation without manipulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps limit incorrect operation during use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps prevent the user from becoming disconnected during use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDisadvantages:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplicated to disconnect in the field, for example in case of emergency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTool required for assembly and disassembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSAFETY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAdvantages:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery secure locking if the initial tightening is done correctly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRisks:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe initial locking must done correctly and carefully checked before use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe large size can increase the risk of cantilever loading depending on the supporting media\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarabiner Basics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe carabiner is an essential link in any vertical equipment kit. It is very strong when used correctly, but can break or come open if misused. Understanding the strengths and weaknesses of carabiners allows the user to make the most suitable choice for each application.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWARNINGS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully read the Instructions for Use used in this technical advice before consulting the advice itself. You must have already read and understood the information in the Instructions for Use to be able to understand this supplementary information.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMastering these techniques requires specific training. Work with a professional to confirm your ability to perform these techniques safely and independently before attempting them unsupervised.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe provide examples of techniques related to your activity. There may be others that we do not describe here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 99.9481%;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 11.035%;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002uDyvAAE\" alt=\"A carabiner is designed to be loaded on the major axis, with the gate closed and the sleeve locked.\" width=\"39\" height=\"117\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 88.7693%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA carabiner is designed to be loaded on the major axis, with the gate closed and the sleeve locked.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly the strength rating for the major axis with gate closed is suitable for the loads sustained by a carabiner in vertical activities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLoading a carabiner in any other way can be dangerous.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExamples of Dangerous Carabiner Loading\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" height=\"68\" width=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002uDzAAAU\" alt=\"Examples of dangerous carabiner loading\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 99.9481%;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 12.229%;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" height=\"53\" width=\"54\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002tjGCAAY\" alt=\"Information\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 87.5753%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe risks associated with incorrect loading can be reduced:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBy choosing a suitable carabiner (carabiner shape and locking system)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBy using specific accessories (STRING, CAPTIV, TANGA, plastic sleeve)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBy suitable usage precautions (vigilance, monitoring, good initial placement...)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor each use:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnticipate \u003c\/strong\u003ethe risks of dangerous loading during use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and load\u003c\/strong\u003e carabiners on the major axis, gate closed, sleeve locked.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMonitor \u003c\/strong\u003eyour carabiners regularly during use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow the instructions presented in your carabiners' Instructions for Use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalance between a carabiner's ease of opening and security of locking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA secure lock reduces the probability of accidental opening in use.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most secure lock is that of a quick link tightened with a tool, with a near zero probability of accidental opening. But such a lock does not make for efficient operation in the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEase of opening (ergonomics) enables quick and efficient connection and disconnection. In certain situations, this contributes as much to user safety as the security of the lock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis balance must be finely tuned: the user must choose what is suitable for each type of use. The other parts of this document give details, based on the application, to aid the user in this choice.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 99.9481%; height: 104.141px;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 52.0703px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.9256%; height: 52.0703px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSECURITY (-)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 32.7421%; height: 52.0703px;\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"38\" width=\"169\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002uDuAAAU\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 32.7421%; height: 52.0703px; text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSECURITY (+)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 52.0703px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.9256%; height: 52.0703px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eERGONOMICS (+)    \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 32.7421%; height: 52.0703px;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002uDuFAAU\" alt=\"\" width=\"169\" height=\"38\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 32.7421%; height: 52.0703px; text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eERGONOMICS (-)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifferent Carabiner Shapes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA good choice of carabiner shape can increase ergonomics and security for certain uses.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 99.9481%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.1738%; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"D\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002uDuKAAU\" width=\"76\" height=\"92\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.3573%; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Oval\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002uDuPAAU\" width=\"82\" height=\"100\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.1738%; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Pear\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002uDuUAAU\" width=\"75\" height=\"91\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.7655%; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Large opening\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002uDuZAAU\" width=\"78\" height=\"94\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.1738%; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Multidirectional\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002uDueAAE\" width=\"75\" height=\"91\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.1738%; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Directional\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002uDujAAE\" width=\"76\" height=\"91\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shape of the carabiner frame has an influence on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMajor axis strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoad distribution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGate opening size, and capacity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrength in certain positions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEase of handling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnother less obvious effect is the balance of the carabiner itself: for example pear-shaped carabiners rotate more readily, which can result in poor positioning. D-shaped carabiners tend to stay in place better.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 99.9481%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 11.0455%;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"D\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002uDuKAAU\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 88.7588%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePositioning of the load in the strongest axis, closest to the spine side of the frame. Suited to simple loads (connection of devices, attachment to the anchor...).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 99.936%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.9667%;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"D 1\/2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002uDuoAAE\" width=\"115\" height=\"361\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.9667%;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"D 2\/2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002uDutAAE\" width=\"133\" height=\"238\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 99.9481%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 11.0455%;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Oval\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002uDuPAAU\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 88.7588%;\"\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOval\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSymmetric shape for even loading (devices with a large attachment hole, pulleys...).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Oval\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002uDuyAAE\" width=\"121\" height=\"361\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 99.9481%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 11.0455%;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Pear\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002uDuUAAU\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 88.7588%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh capacity, for connecting multiple items or bulky items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 99.936%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.9667%;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Pear 1\/2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002uDv3AAE\" width=\"97\" height=\"327\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.9667%;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Pear 2\/2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/0681r000006mZ2eAAE\" width=\"115\" height=\"262\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 99.9481%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 11.0455%;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Wide opening carabiner\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002uDuZAAU\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 88.7588%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWide opening carabiner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWide opening facilitates attachment to anchors, cables...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 99.936%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.9667%;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Wide opening carabiner 1\/2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002uDvDAAU\" width=\"200\" height=\"207\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.9667%;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Wide opening carabiner 2\/2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002uDvIAAU\" width=\"142\" height=\"251\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 99.9481%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 11.0455%;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"OMNI multidirectional carabiner\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002uDueAAE\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 88.7588%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOMNI Multidirectional Carabiner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecific shape suited to multidirectional loading\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 99.936%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.9667%;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"OMNI multidirectional carabiner 1\/2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002uDvNAAU\" width=\"208\" height=\"220\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.9667%;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"OMNI multidirectional carabiner 2\/2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002uDvSAAU\" width=\"177\" height=\"324\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 99.9481%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 11.0455%;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Directional carabiner\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002uDujAAE\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 88.7588%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirectional Carabiner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo separate attachment areas to optimise loading on the major axis, for specific uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 99.936%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.9667%;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Directional carabiner 1\/2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002uDvXAAU\" width=\"115\" height=\"260\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.9667%;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Directional carabiner 2\/2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002uDvcAAE\" width=\"99\" height=\"331\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarabiner Compatibility Test\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny time equipment is to be used with a new carabiner, a compatibility test is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetzl does tests for Petzl products and carabiners; specific details on compatibility are mentioned in the Instructions for Use for the devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerify that the chosen carabiner is suitable for the intended use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerify that the carabiner's cross-section is suitable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck that the carabiner does not jam in the device's attachment hole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssess the possibility of the carabiner getting into a bad position and the stability of this bad position\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the risk of interference between the elements of the system and the carabiner sleeve\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor devices fitted with a flexible carabiner positioning piece (ZIGZAG, PIRANA...) repeat the compatibility test whenever you install a new carabiner. The flexible piece may have been deformed by the last carabiner, and may not correctly position the new one.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExamples of Dangerous Carabiner Loading\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA carabiner is strongest when loaded on the major axis, with the gate closed and the sleeve locked. Loading a carabiner in any other way can be dangerous.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLoad Position\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 99.9481%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 11.035%;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" height=\"105\" width=\"48\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002uE4PAAU\" alt=\"Barring exceptional circumstances, a carabiner is designed to be loaded on the major axis.\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 88.7693%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarring exceptional circumstances, a carabiner is designed to be loaded on the major axis.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly the strength rating for the major axis with gate closed is suitable for the loads sustained by a carabiner in vertical activities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLoading on any axis other than the major axis, and any poor positioning, will result in reduced strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"height: 59.2578px;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 59.2578px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 59.2578px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE PRIMARY RISKS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRisk of Unclipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 99.9481%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.9628%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Risk of unclipping 1\/2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002uE4UAAU\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eExamples\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"79\" width=\"79\" alt=\"Risk of unclipping 2\/2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002uE4ZAAU\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eExamples\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 82.8415%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gate can come open if:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe carabiner is not properly closed at the time of attachment (e.g. sling caught between the nose and the gate).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe carabiner was improperly closed or improperly locked before use and the rock, the rope or an item of equipment presses on the gate.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe rock, the rope, or an item of equipment rubs against and unlocks the sleeve, and pushes on the gate in the direction of opening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"height: 60.527px;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 60.527px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 60.527px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRisk of Carabiner Breakage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cem\u003eVertical practices involving a single user who is properly equipped and protected from falls rarely generate enough force to break a carabiner. However, any fall can produce an impact force that approaches the breaking strength of a poorly positioned carabiner.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRISKS COMMON TO LOCKING AND NON-LOCKING CARABINERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 99.9481%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.5269%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" height=\"92\" width=\"93\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002uE4eAAE\" alt=\"Risk of carabiner breakage 1\/7\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eExamples\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.9214%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" height=\"93\" width=\"94\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002uE4jAAE\" alt=\"Risk of carabiner breakage 2\/7\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eExamples\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.9214%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" height=\"89\" width=\"95\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002uE4tAAE\" alt=\"Risk of carabiner breakage 3\/7\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eExamples\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.9214%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" height=\"94\" width=\"95\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002uE4yAAE\" alt=\"Risk of carabiner breakage 4\/7\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eExamples\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.9214%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" height=\"89\" width=\"95\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002uE53AAE\" alt=\"Risk of carabiner breakage 5\/7\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eExamples\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRISKS OF DAMAGING THE LOCKING SLEEVE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 99.9481%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.5269%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" height=\"81\" width=\"92\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002uE58AAE\" alt=\"Risk of carabiner breakage 6\/7\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eExamples\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.9214%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" height=\"102\" width=\"91\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002uE5DAAU\" alt=\"Risk of carabiner breakage 7\/7\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eExamples\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.9214%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.9214%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.9214%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExamples of Risk Situations in the Field\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"height: 19.5898px;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. OPENING OF THE GATE, OPEN GATE LOADING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 99.9481%;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.8662%;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" height=\"119\" width=\"120\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002uE4UAAU\" alt=\"Opening of the gate, open gate loading\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 36.8842%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" height=\"150\" width=\"162\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002uE5IAAU\" alt=\"Opening of the gate \u0026gt; Release of the load\/person\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eOpening of the gate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u0026gt; Release of the load\/person\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 38.6594%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" height=\"153\" width=\"159\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002uE5NAAU\" alt=\"Open gate loading \u0026gt; Risk of carabiner breakage\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eOpen gate loading\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u0026gt; Risk of carabiner breakage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 99.9481%;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 11.6604%;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" height=\"53\" width=\"55\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002tjGCAAY\" alt=\"Information\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 88.1439%;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA carabiner with the gate open is weak: only 30 % of the major axis strength (e.g. 7 kN instead of 27 kN on the major axis for the Am’D).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. MINOR AXIS LOADING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 99.9481%;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 29.785%;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Minor axis loading\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002uE4eAAE\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" width=\"120\" height=\"119\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 70.0193%;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" height=\"157\" width=\"341\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002uE5SAAU\" alt=\"A carabiner loaded on the minor axis is weak\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 99.9481%;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 11.6604%;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Information\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002tjGCAAY\" width=\"47\" height=\"45\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 88.1439%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA carabiner loaded on the minor axis is weak: only 35 % of the major axis strength (e.g. 8 kN instead of 27 kN on the major axis for the Am’D).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. MULTIDIRECTIONAL LOADING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 99.9481%;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 29.785%;\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"124\" width=\"125\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002uE4jAAE\" alt=\"Multidirectional loading\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 70.0193%;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" height=\"143\" width=\"321\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002uE5cAAE\" alt=\"The strength loss in a multidirectional load depends on the angle between the axes of loading.\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 99.9481%;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 11.6604%;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Information\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002tjGCAAY\" width=\"47\" height=\"45\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 88.1439%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe strength loss in a multidirectional load depends on the angle between the axes of loading.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. LOADING OVER AN EDGE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 99.9481%;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 29.785%;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" height=\"118\" width=\"126\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002uE4tAAE\" alt=\"Loading over an edge\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 70.0193%;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" height=\"163\" width=\"336\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002uE5mAAE\" alt=\"A carabiner loaded over an edge is weak\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 99.9481%;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 11.6373%;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Information\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002tjGCAAY\" width=\"47\" height=\"45\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 88.167%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA carabiner loaded over an edge is weak: only 30 % of the major axis strength (e.g. 6 kN instead of 23 kN on the major axis for the SPIRIT SL).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis value varies greatly depending on the position of the edge (in the middle of the gate or closer to the nose...).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5. OVERLOADED CARABINER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe major axis strength of a carabiner is optimal when the load is closest to the spine side of the frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the load shifts to the gate side, the strength is reduced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 99.9481%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 29.785%;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Overloaded carabiner\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002uE4yAAE\" width=\"128\" height=\"127\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 70.0193%;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"If the load shifts to the gate side, the strength is reduced.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/0681r000006mZU9AAM\" width=\"343\" height=\"192\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 99.9481%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 11.6373%;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" height=\"45\" width=\"47\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002tjGCAAY\" alt=\"Information\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 88.167%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eStrength loss is most pronounced with a pear-shaped carabiner, as the nose is rather far from the spine side of the frame. Their shape also contributes to poor positioning of the load. A carabiner loaded on the gate side is weak: only 30 % of the major axis strength (e.g. 7 kN instead of 27 kN on the major axis for the WILLIAM).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6. VARIOUS CANTILEVER LOADS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 99.9481%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 29.785%;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" height=\"120\" width=\"129\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002uE53AAE\" alt=\"Risk of carabiner breakage 5\/7\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 70.0193%;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" height=\"162\" width=\"338\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002uE66AAE\" alt=\"The strength of a carabiner in this case can be less than 30 % of the major axis strength.\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 99.9481%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 11.6373%;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" height=\"45\" width=\"47\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002tjGCAAY\" alt=\"Information\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 88.167%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe different cantilever positions are too numerous to be exhaustively tested.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe strength of a carabiner in this case can be less than 30 % of the major axis strength.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA pronounced cantilever load can also damage the supporting device or anchor.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7. PRESSURE ON THE SLEEVE (RISK OF SLEEVE DAMAGE)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 99.9481%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 29.7835%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"118\" width=\"133\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002uE58AAE\" alt=\"Pressure on the sleeve (risk of sleeve damage) 1\/2\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Pressure on the sleeve (risk of sleeve damage) 2\/2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002uE5DAAU\" width=\"105\" height=\"119\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 70.0208%;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"The locking sleeve is the weakest part of your carabiner.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002uE6GAAU\" width=\"337\" height=\"269\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 99.9481%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 11.6373%;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" height=\"45\" width=\"47\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002tjGCAAY\" alt=\"Information\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 88.167%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe locking sleeve is the weakest part of your carabiner.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe European standards require a sleeve strength of 1 kN under external pressure (a value easily reached in the field).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCertain standards require much higher strengths, for example 16 kN for the ANSI Z359.12 standard.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"height: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8. RUBBING ON THE SLEEVE (RISK OF OPENING THE SLEEVE AND GATE)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 99.9481%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22.88%;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Rubbing on the sleeve (risk of opening the sleeve and gate) 1\/3\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002uE4ZAAU\" width=\"109\" height=\"108\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 52.0448%;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Rubbing on the sleeve (risk of opening the sleeve and gate) 2\/3\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002uE6QAAU\" width=\"256\" height=\"176\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.485%;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Rubbing on the sleeve (risk of opening the sleeve and gate) 3\/3\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/06868000002GP9yAAG\" width=\"155\" height=\"286\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Petzl","offers":[{"title":"Ball-Lock \/ Grey","offer_id":46149652938979,"sku":"K168,M33ABL","price":51.23,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Screw-Lock \/ Grey","offer_id":46149668143331,"sku":"K168,M33ASL","price":45.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Screw-Lock \/ Black","offer_id":46149670994147,"sku":"K168,M33ASLN","price":47.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Triact-Lock \/ Grey","offer_id":46149686034659,"sku":"K168,M33ATL","price":51.23,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1264\/3521\/files\/Petzl_Ok_Carabiner_Ball-Lock_Grey_-_Front_Locked.jpg?v=1768163669","url":"https:\/\/www.outdooraction.com.au\/products\/petzl-ok-carabiner","provider":"Outdoor Action","version":"1.0","type":"link"}