Re: Snap Shackle vs Carbiner

On Fri, 25 Apr 2008 20:18:25 -0400, "(PeteCresswell)" <x@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
wrote:

>e.g.
>http://tinyurl.com/53ntlv
>     VS
>http://tinyurl.com/4h8wa9
>
>Which one would you rely on in a situation where:
>-----------------------------------------------
>1) The shackle/rope attachment may be flopping 
>   around.
> 
>2) The connection is not constantly taut or under 
>   tension.
>
>3) Having the device come loose spontaneously is 
>   a beeeeeg no-no.
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>-- 
>PeteCresswell
Probably either one would be safe almost always but why not go with a
proper locking carbiner ?

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