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the tiny aluminum loop that's all that stands between you and gravity's invoice.
name originGerman for rifleman, who clipped equipment to carbines
strength ratinggood ones hold over two tons of force
keychain fraudcheap clip-ons are explicitly not for climbing
the gateits weakest point, halving strength when open
locking typesscrew, twist, and magnetic mechanisms prevent accidental opening