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A metal loop pretending to be a carabiner but secretly stronger and slower.
screw shutThreaded gate must be hand-tightened, no spring snap
shape namesComes in oval, delta, and pear varieties
load ratedStamped strength often exceeds many spring carabiners
climbing usePermanently links anchors and rappel stations
french originAlso called maillon rapide, meaning quick link