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.
Force Series Oval Screw Lock
Description
Like it’s brother the Force D, the Force Oval offers a first-class strength to weight ratio, and solid dependability thanks to the ISO Cold Forging process developed by Omega Pacific. SMC continues to make sure this tried and true carabiner maintains its quality and reliability, no matter the application.
The Force Oval carabiner offers multiple advantages over it’s D shaped cousin. The rounded external radius of the carabiner moves easily through hardware, and won’t catch on webbing or other soft connections. And the symmetrical oval design offers predictable loading, making them perfect for aid climbing and rescue, where you don’t want any load shifts when weighted. Also, the smooth internal curves of the oval offer a snag-free surface that is the perfect interface for ropes, webbing, and other soft goods.
Like the Force D, the Force Oval offers a effective and effortless Screw-lock version. This version is the perfect and affordable addition to the top-rope system for your local crag, or backup carabiner in your rescue bag.
Color Black price is $15.95
Like it’s brother the Force D, the Force Oval offers a first-class strength to weight ratio, and solid dependability thanks to the ISO Cold Forging process developed by Omega Pacific. SMC continues to make sure this tried and true carabiner maintains its quality and reliability, no matter the application.
The Force Oval carabiner offers multiple advantages over it’s D shaped cousin. The rounded external radius of the carabiner moves easily through hardware, and won’t catch...
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Weight (g) | 71 g |
Shape | Oval |
Locking | Screw |
Straight or Bent | Straight |
Full Size | Yes |
Keylock | No |
Solid or Wire | Solid |
Gate Opening | 12 mm |
Number of Colors | 2 |
Lock Indicator | No |
Strengths (kN) | 22 kN 6 kN 8 kN |
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How to use SMC carabiner, warnings, inspection, care and maintenance.
A pictoral representation of UIAA-121 and EN-12275 standards for connectors (the UIAA's fancy word for carabiners).