{"product_id":"petzl-ange-s-carabiner","title":"Petzl Ange S Carabiner","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"88\"\u003eUltra-lightweight and compact carabiner featuring MonoFil gate technology\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"90\" data-end=\"605\"\u003eThe Ange S carabiner combines the advantages of both traditional solid and classic wire gate carabiners. Petzl’s MonoFil technology, paired with an H-shaped cross-section, ensures an exceptionally lightweight design of just 28 grams while maintaining an optimal strength-to-weight ratio. Its nose shape and Keylock system minimise the risk of snagging during clipping and unclipping. This carabiner is particularly well-suited for mountaineering and multi-pitch alpine climbs, where every gram makes a difference.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"90\" data-end=\"605\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-start=\"607\" data-end=\"621\"\u003eFeatures\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"623\" data-end=\"659\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"623\" data-end=\"657\"\u003eUltra-lightweight and compact:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"660\" data-end=\"890\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"660\" data-end=\"774\"\u003eWeighing only 28 g, this compact carabiner is an excellent choice for mountaineering and multi-pitch climbing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"890\"\u003eThe H-shaped cross-section enhances the carabiner’s size efficiency and maximises its strength-to-weight ratio.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"933\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"931\"\u003eEffortless clipping and unclipping:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"1541\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"1147\"\u003eThe MonoFil gate delivers a smooth opening and closing action while offering significantly greater durability than conventional wire gate carabiners; the inset wire gate reduces friction against rock surfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1148\" data-end=\"1244\"\u003eThe Keylock system is designed to prevent snagging on gear loops, pitons, ropes, or webbing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1245\" data-end=\"1330\"\u003eA hole in the nose of the carabiner allows for the removal of ice, snow, or dirt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1331\" data-end=\"1417\"\u003eThe flat spine ensures a stable grip when holding the carabiner or pinch clipping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1418\" data-end=\"1541\"\u003eA wide contact surface with the rope and bolt hanger promotes smoother rope glide while reducing wear on the carabiner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1543\" data-end=\"1590\"\u003eAvailable in two colours: light grey or orange.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-start=\"1543\" data-end=\"1590\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1536\"\u003eSpecifications\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100.076%; height: 137.129px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.2806%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial(s)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 64.3351%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAluminium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.2806%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertification(s)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 64.3351%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCE EN 12275 type B, UIAA, UKCA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.2806%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 64.3351%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e53x85 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.2806%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 64.3351%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e28 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.2806%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMajor axis strength\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 64.3351%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20 kN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.2806%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinor axis strength\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 64.3351%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7 kN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.2806%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpen gate strength\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 64.3351%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e9 kN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.2806%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGate opening\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 64.3351%;\"\u003e23 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.2806%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInner Pack Count\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 64.3351%;\"\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h5\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068Tx00000CmaS7IAJ\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068Tx000004LnEjIAK\"\u003eDownload the PDF : technical-notice-climbing-carabiner-sling-1 - 2.35 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\/068Tx000000S3FtIAK\"\u003eDownload the PDF : UE-Declaration-M57-X-ANGE-S - 0.64 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\u003eVideo\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"”vid”\" style=\"max-width: 1200px;\"\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/34838370\" height=\"728\" width=\"1980\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"”vid”\" style=\"max-width: 1200px;\"\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/179870427\" height=\"728\" width=\"1980\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"max-width: 1200px;\" class=\"”vid”\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"max-width: 1200px;\" class=\"”vid”\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"max-width: 1200px;\" class=\"”vid”\"\u003eTechnical Content\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarabiner Basics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"”vid”\" style=\"max-width: 1200px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 1200px;\" class=\"”vid”\"\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 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=\"117\" width=\"39\" alt=\"A carabiner is designed to be loaded on the major axis, with the gate closed and the sleeve locked.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002uDyvAAE\"\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;\" alt=\"Examples of dangerous carabiner loading\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002uDzAAAU\" width=\"512\" height=\"68\"\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: 12.229%;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Information\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002tjGCAAY\" width=\"54\" height=\"53\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\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 width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 99.9481%; height: 104.141px;\"\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 alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002uDuAAAU\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" width=\"169\" height=\"38\"\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 height=\"38\" width=\"169\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002uDuFAAU\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\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\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 alt=\"Barring exceptional circumstances, a carabiner is designed to be loaded on the major axis.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002uE4PAAU\" width=\"48\" height=\"105\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\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 width=\"100%\" style=\"height: 59.2578px;\"\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 style=\"width: 99.9481%;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.9628%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"80\" width=\"80\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002uE4UAAU\" alt=\"Risk of unclipping 1\/2\"\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 src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002uE4ZAAU\" alt=\"Risk of unclipping 2\/2\" width=\"79\" height=\"79\"\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 width=\"100%\" style=\"height: 60.527px;\"\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 style=\"width: 99.9481%;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.5269%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Risk of carabiner breakage 1\/7\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002uE4eAAE\" width=\"93\" height=\"92\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\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 alt=\"Risk of carabiner breakage 2\/7\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002uE4jAAE\" width=\"94\" height=\"93\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\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 alt=\"Risk of carabiner breakage 3\/7\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002uE4tAAE\" width=\"95\" height=\"89\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\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 alt=\"Risk of carabiner breakage 4\/7\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002uE4yAAE\" width=\"95\" height=\"94\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\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 alt=\"Risk of carabiner breakage 5\/7\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002uE53AAE\" width=\"95\" height=\"89\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\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 style=\"width: 99.9481%;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.5269%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Risk of carabiner breakage 6\/7\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002uE58AAE\" width=\"92\" height=\"81\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\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 alt=\"Risk of carabiner breakage 7\/7\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002uE5DAAU\" width=\"91\" height=\"102\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\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 width=\"100%\" style=\"height: 19.5898px;\"\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 width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 99.9481%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.8662%;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Opening of the gate, open gate loading\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002uE4UAAU\" width=\"120\" height=\"119\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 36.8842%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Opening of the gate \u0026gt; Release of the load\/person\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002uE5IAAU\" width=\"162\" height=\"150\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\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 alt=\"Open gate loading \u0026gt; Risk of carabiner breakage\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002uE5NAAU\" width=\"159\" height=\"153\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\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 width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 99.9481%;\"\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=\"55\" height=\"53\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\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 width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 99.9481%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 29.785%;\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"119\" width=\"120\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002uE4eAAE\" alt=\"Minor axis loading\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 70.0193%;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"A carabiner loaded on the minor axis is weak\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002uE5SAAU\" width=\"341\" height=\"157\" 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: 11.6604%;\"\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: 88.1439%;\"\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 width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 99.9481%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 29.785%;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Multidirectional loading\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002uE4jAAE\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" width=\"125\" height=\"124\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 70.0193%;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"The strength loss in a multidirectional load depends on the angle between the axes of loading.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002uE5cAAE\" width=\"321\" height=\"143\" 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: 11.6604%;\"\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: 88.1439%;\"\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 width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 99.9481%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 29.785%;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Loading over an edge\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002uE4tAAE\" width=\"126\" height=\"118\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 70.0193%;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"A carabiner loaded over an edge is weak\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002uE5mAAE\" width=\"336\" height=\"163\" 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\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 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=\"127\" width=\"128\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002uE4yAAE\" alt=\"Overloaded carabiner\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 70.0193%;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" height=\"192\" width=\"343\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/0681r000006mZU9AAM\" alt=\"If the load shifts to the gate side, the strength is reduced.\"\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\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 style=\"width: 99.9481%;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 29.785%;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Risk of carabiner breakage 5\/7\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002uE53AAE\" width=\"129\" height=\"120\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 70.0193%;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"The strength of a carabiner in this case can be less than 30 % of the major axis strength.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002uE66AAE\" width=\"338\" height=\"162\" 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 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\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 style=\"width: 99.9481%;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 29.7835%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Pressure on the sleeve (risk of sleeve damage) 1\/2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002uE58AAE\" width=\"133\" height=\"118\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" height=\"119\" width=\"105\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002uE5DAAU\" alt=\"Pressure on the sleeve (risk of sleeve damage) 2\/2\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 70.0208%;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" height=\"269\" width=\"337\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002uE6GAAU\" alt=\"The locking sleeve is the weakest part of your carabiner.\"\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\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 style=\"height: 10px;\" width=\"100%\"\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 style=\"width: 99.9481%;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22.88%;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" height=\"108\" width=\"109\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002uE4ZAAU\" alt=\"Rubbing on the sleeve (risk of opening the sleeve and gate) 1\/3\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 52.0448%;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" height=\"176\" width=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002uE6QAAU\" alt=\"Rubbing on the sleeve (risk of opening the sleeve and gate) 2\/3\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.485%;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" height=\"286\" width=\"155\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/06868000002GP9yAAG\" alt=\"Rubbing on the sleeve (risk of opening the sleeve and gate) 3\/3\"\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 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eString, Installation and Precautions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation:\u003c\/strong\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: 49.8753%;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"STRING installation\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000001P1gqAAC\" width=\"264\" height=\"180\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.8753%;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"STRING installation\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000001P1gvAAC\" width=\"263\" height=\"180\" 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\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunction: Holding carabiners in position\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA carabiner is strongest when loaded on its major axis, with the gate closed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLoading a carabiner in any other way is dangerous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 99.9481%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.8753%;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Function: holding carabiners in position\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000001P1h0AAC\" width=\"263\" height=\"89\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.8753%;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Function: holding carabiners in position\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000001P1h1AAC\" width=\"265\" height=\"114\" 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\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecautions:\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: 32.5449%;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"STRING installation precautions\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000001P1h5AAC\" width=\"171\" height=\"91\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.5311%;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"STRING installation precautions\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000001P1hAAAS\" width=\"197\" height=\"105\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.5311%;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"STRING installation precautions\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000001P1hFAAS\" width=\"185\" height=\"99\" 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\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 99.9481%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.8753%;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"STRING installation precautions\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000001P1hUAAS\" width=\"267\" height=\"102\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.8753%;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"STRING installation precautions\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000001P1hZAAS\" width=\"287\" height=\"181\" 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\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarabiner Compatibility Test\u003c\/strong\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. 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