I am looking to use a sliding harness but would like to be able to switch kite with friends, launch with a tether, etc. I was using a Ronstan snap shackle but it released 2X on my Third session with it.
Does the pictured setup look dangerous in any way? I am thinking a locking carabiner will work well as an attachment.
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Sliding Harness - Attachment with Carabiner?
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Re: Sliding Harness - Attachment with Carabiner?
Your carbine setup looks dangerous to me.
How about a well engineered Dakine slider hook.
http://www.mackiteboarding.com/dakine-o ... gKZR_D_BwE
How about a well engineered Dakine slider hook.
http://www.mackiteboarding.com/dakine-o ... gKZR_D_BwE
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Re: Sliding Harness - Attachment with Carabiner?
Curious why the carabiner would be unsafe but I will look into the dakine hook - thank you for sending that
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Re: Sliding Harness - Attachment with Carabiner?
things I would keep in mind:
1) if the carabiner ever rotated, so that the pull is perpendicular as it is in the picture, the rating is ~ 1/4 the load.
2) Sand or mud could jam the lock of the carabiner so it may no longer open (but in your picture you still have a quick release chicken loop that you will be able to open). I would check it before and after ever session and give it a good rinse.
3) the slider in the picture looks like it should be retired. Make a slider that is spliced so that one end of the line is buried throughout the rope so it is double layered, this dramatically extends the life of the line.
1) if the carabiner ever rotated, so that the pull is perpendicular as it is in the picture, the rating is ~ 1/4 the load.
2) Sand or mud could jam the lock of the carabiner so it may no longer open (but in your picture you still have a quick release chicken loop that you will be able to open). I would check it before and after ever session and give it a good rinse.
3) the slider in the picture looks like it should be retired. Make a slider that is spliced so that one end of the line is buried throughout the rope so it is double layered, this dramatically extends the life of the line.
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