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.
Alpha Steel
Description
The ergonomic Alpha shape combines with a curved gate to make clipping easy. Once the rope is clipped, deep rope baskets help ensure the carabiner is correctly oriented.
Carbon steel construction lets the Alpha Steel handle the heavy use of modern walls. Generous rope radii give softer catches and extend rope life, while a captive bar can be fitted for easy inspection and maintenance.
The Alpha Steel is suited to areas of high wear such as first bolts, crux bolts, or changes in direction. Place throughout the wall for the best user experience.
The ergonomic Alpha shape combines with a curved gate to make clipping easy. Once the rope is clipped, deep rope baskets help ensure the carabiner is correctly oriented.
Carbon steel construction lets the Alpha Steel handle the heavy use of modern walls. Generous rope radii give softer catches and extend rope life, while a captive bar can be fitted for easy inspection and maintenance.
The Alpha Steel is suited to areas of high wear such as first bolts, crux bolts, or changes in...
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US$ 19.94
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£14.99 GBP
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Weight (g) |
134 g |
| Shape |
D / Offset D |
| Locking |
No |
| Straight or Bent |
Bent |
| Full Size |
Yes |
| Keylock |
Yes |
| Solid or Wire |
Solid |
| Gate Opening |
25 mm |
| Number of Colors |
1 |
| Lock Indicator |
No |
| Strengths (kN) |  26 kN  14 kN  9 kN |
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