What shape and mechanism of Carabiners do you like to use?

[Eric H-L]

We can argue about brands but I am most interested in shapes. What shapes for what job? What size? Uplock or downlock?

 

[CurSedVoyce]

I use more than one shape as they are job specific.
Ovals for working end and at the hitch or mechanical on my climb line.
HMS at the D Ring for my flip lines and positioning lanyard. Clips on the working end of my flip lines and positioning lanyard.
D Shaped for the Rigging and zip lines. Non locking for zip line, screw link Steel for rigging rated at 50Kn.
Revolver pulley biner has it's own bloody shape. Specialty biner though.
Accessory biners are all life support rated different shapes non locking. I make sure they are in good shape as well. One never knows if you may have to use one in a tight or E situation. So they can double in a pinch as needed. Rare, but .......
Wire gate mini Ds for the SAKA furnished by Mumford.

 

[lxskllr]

Mostly oval & HMS. HMS on the flipline, ovals to connect gear unless I need the extra room. I have a stainless D on the removable side of my lanyard cause that's the way it comes. I'd prefer an oval. I also keep a few compact wiregate Ds(Camp) for miscellaneous use. I try to keep all my biners rated, but I use a couple light biners where rated would be massive overkill.

I use Rock Exotica exclusively for climbing. The quality's great, and I very much prefer a pull down gate. I'm less particular for general use and rigging.

 

[Mick!]

These, used for life line till I get new or the spring wears.
Then it’s light rigging/tool strop etc.

 

[Burnham]

Check here for some conversation on the subject...

O.C.G.D. Thread, part two

Here's a couple I found with a quick search. https://www.masterblasterhome.com/threads/best-biner-for-one-handed-opening.15041/ https://www.masterblasterhome.com/threads/best-carabiner-action.25287/#post-1089448

www.masterblasterhome.com

 

[Kaveman]

I'll take sole pictures tomorrow or so, since I'll have my whole kit in one place for reasons that will become clear...

 

[flushcut]

I use them all, I don’t discriminate based on shape, size, color, triple lock, double lock, auto lock, screw gate, brand, steel, or aluminum. Unless it’s made in China I’m very skeptical of their quality control. “Use what you got and use it until used up.”
That being said some biners are better suited for certain tasks than others. So choose accordingly.

 

[Naturarbo]

Don't kick me out, here is a video on youf*tube a couple days old about biners

 

[Nutball]

View attachment 140076These, used for life line till I get new or the spring wears.
Then it’s light rigging/tool strop etc.

I prefer that shape. I mainly look for ones with plenty of room on the short end for tying rope on.

 

[lxskllr]

Don't kick me out, here is a video on youf*tube a couple days old about biners

Looked like your gate was sticking on the one with the orange gate.

 

[Naturarbo]

@lxskllr you right. Even it is shinny new that CT has been up a Pinea pine...and let me tell you that sap is though to get rid off.
By the way that is a really good compact tool.

 

[pigwot]

I use a combination of Rock-O and DMM Ultra-O carabiners. They open in opposite initial movement directions which keeps me aware and alert.