From the Phronea of Frank

From the Phronea of

Frank

Since I began climbing back in 1967 I have seen many changes in carabiners. First was the Oval biner by SMC which could hold around 2500 Ilbs. Then I saw an add for the “SMC 4000” which bragged that it had 4000 ibs of strength. Then came the great Chouinard Biner which was the end all biner. a modified Oval design and a nice gate made this the biner of choice.

A couple years later I started racking up with the Bonnatti D Biner, It only took a dozen of these before you needed to break out a second gear loop. They were made with 1/2” barstock

The early 1990’s came with the Helium biner. So thin that it could destroy a rope in just a couple falls

The 90’s also saw the wire gates, some new autolocks and who could forget the genius biner which didn’t even look like a biner.

So I have come up with my own design for a locking carabiner. I believe this is the end all of all end all biners. I haven’t tried to patent it yet but if there are any Venture Capitalists reading this blog give me a call and we’ll talk. First offer of a million bucks can have it.

Off belay

Frank

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