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HaleakalaCrater | 1 years ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 @7192c2c3 I thought there’s springs in those?
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Raven’s Raiment | 1 years ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 @55b3f2a1 this design I found and used uttilizes a split gate design that flexes a single part.  

In a traditional metal carabiner a spring is generaly used.
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HaleakalaCrater | 1 years ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 @7192c2c3 fun fact: I know climbers that witnessed a fatal fall, someone used a “used” carabiner found on the ground - it was damaged and broke. Apparently you are not supposed to do that.
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Raven’s Raiment | 1 years ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 @55b3f2a1 

Yeah you generally don’t even borrow one from your buddy or let your buddy use yours outside of an emergency.

You are responsible for your own gear.
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HaleakalaCrater | 1 years ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 @7192c2c3 apparently there was a discussion over who should keep the damaged carabiner “oh no, I have enough YOU keep it”😱. That must make someone feel awful.
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Raven’s Raiment | 1 years ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 @55b3f2a1 if I still climbed or rappelled or jumped… I might have broken that biner just so nobody tried to pick it up again. Or thrown it away.