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Originally Posted by id10t View Post
And if you are going to use a carabiner don't get one at the convienence store counter, lowes, etc. Get one from a place that sells rapelling gear - they have the ones actually meant to hold weight, not just look pretty on a keychain.
That's crazy. No way I would ever use a carabiner made for rope work, climbing , rapelling, etc..,. They are not designed to use as a chain connection point, or to take that type of shock load. Especially an aluminum one. I only use shackles like the ones URY posted.
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