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Originally Posted by VINMAN View Post
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.
I agree - but others before me suggested using a 'beaner, and if'n you are gonna do that, at least get one that can hold weight.
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