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Black Diamond LiveWire Carabiner

Item #BLD0423 | 66 in Stock

livewire with rope just to show size (10.2 rope if that helps)

By Ranked #107 - Carabiners, Quickdraws, and Belay Devices June 19, 2010

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Comments Last Reply: July 4, 2010 By:

By: June 27, 2010

I know it says just to show size, but be aware that BD more or less proved that girth hitching drastically reduces the strength of a sling, by ~50% or so.

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By: July 4, 2010

i never climb with the sling like that i was using it for a a progress capture on a pulley and the girth hitch just helps it stay in place and then decided to take a picture with a rope in it for this site cause I'm starting to love these biners. but if this is ever holding more weight than a pack on a pulley then i wouldn't girth hitch it and thanks for the comment

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Tech Specs:

Shape:
offset-D 
Locking:
no 
Gate Type:
straight 
Major Axis Strength:
25 kN 
Minor Axis Strength:
8 kN 
Open Gate Strength:
8 kN 
Weight:
1.6 oz 
Recommended Use:
sport climbing 
Manufacturer Warranty:
1 year 

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