Little plastic thingy?

evo · Nov 27, 2009

What are the little plastic things called that snap on to the spine of a carabiner, and goes to the gate? I've been using a CMI mouse pulley on a rope bridge. The holes are too large so I'm having problems with the carabiners flopping around and potentially loading the gate.
Anyone use these for this reason? do they help with this problem?

treebing · Nov 28, 2009

i would just get a hitchclimber. very worth it.

HÖLLENREICH · Nov 28, 2009

Keeper gate.

Jamin_Mayer · Nov 28, 2009

Jesse (Evo), what is the name of that gold colored belay device? I haven't seen one before.

Jamin_Mayer · Nov 28, 2009

Never mind. I found it!

Crazy_Jimmy · Nov 28, 2009

Jamin i wonder if that belay device could me incorporated with the fate revolver system?

Jamin_Mayer · Nov 28, 2009

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Jamin i wonder if that belay device could me incorporated with the fate revolver system?

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Great minds think alike brother! I tried the F8 with my CAMP Yo-Yo , but it didn't work too well.

Jamin_Mayer · Nov 28, 2009

That Single Rope Controler from Wild Country unfortunately doesn't lock off.

Sorry folks. This is a threa de-railer.

But, a learning experience non-the-less.

evo · Nov 28, 2009

eh derail all you want my question is answered.

Crazy_Jimmy · Nov 28, 2009

Did you replace the revolver and figure 8 but leave the prussik below it jamin.

Jamin_Mayer · Nov 28, 2009

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Keeper gate.

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Jamin_Mayer · Nov 28, 2009

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Did you replace the revolver and figure 8 but leave the prussik below it jamin.

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I left the figure 8, but used the Yo-Yo to replace the friction hitch (V.T.). It was a while ago, I'd have to pull out gear an set it up once again to take a photo...

Jamin_Mayer · Nov 28, 2009

But, I see what you're saying now Jimmy.

That new Single Rope Controler, from Wild Country, may be a great replacement for the figure 8 in the F8 climbing technique!

Crazy_Jimmy · Nov 28, 2009

Try the yo yo in place of the figure 8 and see how that works. does the yo yo look kinda like the single rope controller.

Crazy_Jimmy · Nov 28, 2009

when using the fate revolver system i noticed how i really like dealing with less rope and how i didnt really miss the 2 to 1.If i really needed it a 2 to 1 that could be set up quickly with a rads type system for really steep limb walks.But my one complaint is advancing the 8 and the revolver it really seemed like i was overworking myself.I felt like the repetative motion of how hard it is to advance would not be very good for my joints long term.Just fishing for and easier solution because i kinda enjoy climbing srt when its practical.

Norm_Hall · Nov 28, 2009

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What are the little plastic things called that snap on to the spine of a carabiner, and goes to the gate? I've been using a CMI mouse pulley on a rope bridge. The holes are too large so I'm having problems with the carabiners flopping around and potentially loading the gate.
Anyone use these for this reason? do they help with this problem?

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It is designed to keep the belay device from tumbling around and getting side loaded on the krab.

KyArbornaut · Dec 2, 2009

The " little plastic thingy " that you are referring too is an integral part of the DMM Belay Master carabiner. I've never seen a universal or retro-fit piece like it available, and the carabiner only comes in screw or auto-locking gate options as far as I know. Corner traps, or Blue Bandit bands may not solve the problem your having.

McTree · Dec 10, 2009

You can only close the plastic cap if the screw gate is closed and tightened. So it's also a kind of a control that you don't climb with an open biner.

Tom

Norm_Hall · Dec 10, 2009

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You can only close the plastic cap if the screw gate is closed and tightened. So it's also a kind of a control that you don't climb with an open biner.
Tom

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Very true.

I think most climber's in the USA are aware that this type of locking mechanism is not allowed for "life support".