The UIAA equipment standard provides a baseline for equipment performance in a test lab under controlled conditions on new equipment. Although these test conditions are relevant to the conditions encountered climbing, conditions encountered at the crags and the condition of the equipment are equally important. This recommendation from the UIAA member federation The British Mountaineering Council (BMC) provides vital equipment information that is NOT explicitly addressed in the standard, particularly failure modes of the equipment and recommendations for the use, inspection, maintenance, and retirement of equipment.
Vim Wire
Description
Favoured by extreme climbers, the lightweight Vim Wire Gate Carabiner is suitable for extreme and speed climbing that requires light pack.
Features
●Hot-forged 7075 aluminum alloy construction enhances strength
●3D design reduces unnecessary weight and achieves an optimized strength/weight ratio
●Wider lock nose avoids accidental opening
●Wire gate prevents freezing up in cold environment and can reduce unwanted vibration, making the carabiner well suited for use in harsh environment
Favoured by extreme climbers, the lightweight Vim Wire Gate Carabiner is suitable for extreme and speed climbing that requires light pack.
Features
●Hot-forged 7075 aluminum alloy construction enhances strength
●3D design reduces unnecessary weight and achieves an optimized strength/weight ratio
●Wider lock nose avoids accidental opening
●Wire gate prevents freezing up in cold environment and can reduce unwanted vibration, making the carabiner well suited...
read moreRetail price
US$ 14.40
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Weight (g) |
36 g |
| Shape |
D / Offset D |
| Locking |
No |
| Straight or Bent |
Straight |
| Full Size |
Yes |
| Keylock |
No |
| Solid or Wire |
Wire |
| Gate Opening |
22 mm |
| Number of Colors |
5 |
| Lock Indicator |
No |
| Strengths (kN) |  22 kN  8 kN  7 kN |
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A pictoral representation of UIAA-121 and EN-12275 standards for connectors (the UIAA's fancy word for carabiners).