To Ring or Not to Ring?

[GeorgeR]

I have been wondering for a while now if there is any specific reason why we use rings on our bridges? I prefer to run a carabiner directly on my bridge when I climb DdRT and do not really see any issue with it. Ring or carabiner, there both aluminum right?

 

[joezilla11]

Same here. I put a ring on my bridge and I don't even use it. I leave it on there thinking I might one day but I don't.

 

[evo]

I like a using a small ring. It keeps my hitch climber rig 90 deg, seems to be a better bend radius. I can see a larger ring being handy if you use multiple ropes to keep things neat and tidy.

 

[Tom Dunlap]

I use it to keep everything 'in phase' like Eco says. It will depend on what snap or biner I have to attach

 

[Tree Access]

Yes, mainly the orientation of the biner thing and another advantage is the abrasion from the bridge gets spread around all the inside of the ring because it moves.
On a biner you always abrade the same spot.
I know its not a big issue (except on Aramid-cover rope- bridges)...

I run the small Rock Exotica rigging plate on my bridge btw.
Nice for clipping in different components.
Some guys like to have a small swivel on their bridge. Good for multiple components as well and no twist in it (as with the plate sometimes). I may change to that in the future as well, although I am really pleased with the TriRig so far.

 

[blacktopp]

the 90 thing for me, i like it to all sit straight way from me, i also think that getting the gate of your biner away from your bridge makes it less likely to open or side load while climbing. The rings are also smoother allowing your bridge to not abraid as fast. iv been using a swivel for while now but using it like a ring and its been working great.

 

[David_Rubelowsky]

Same as bloacktopp for me, I use a Spiderjack and it needs to be in a 90 degree orientation in order for the device to self tend.
Be safe Happy New Year to all