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The perfect racking carabiner for racking ice screws?

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Kai Larson · · Sandy, UT · Joined Jan 2006 · Points: 436
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If this carabiner wasn't a screw lock, was a wire gate, and had a bigger basket, doesn't it seem like it would make a decent racking biner for ice screws?

The inner wire gate thingie would keep it from shifting around on your harness gear loop, keeping it in the proper orientation. Seems like you wouldn't need a rubber band to keep it in place, and it would be stronger and more durable than the plastic ice clippers currently on the market.

Somebody should make this.
Chris Mak · · Unknown Hometown · Joined May 2009 · Points: 516

My vote goes to plain old BD wiregate ovals. Easy to get screws on and off, plenty of space for 4-6 screws, never had an issue with them flipping.

Michael C · · New Jersey · Joined Jun 2011 · Points: 340

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