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Different carabiner shapes

A good choice of carabiner shape can increase ergonomics and security for certain uses.

D

Oval

Pear

Large opening

Multidirectional

Directional

The shape of the carabiner frame has an influence on:

• major axis strength

• load distribution

• gate opening size, and capacity

• strength in certain positions

• ease of handling

Another less obvious effect is the balance of the carabiner itself: for example pear-shaped carabiners rotate more readily, which can result in poor positioning. D-shaped carabiners tend to stay in place better.


D

D

Positioning of the load in the strongest axis, closest to the spine side of the frame. Suited to simple loads (connection of devices, attachment to the anchor...).

D 1/2
D 2/2

Oval

Oval

Symmetric shape for even loading (devices with a large attachment hole, pulleys...).

Oval

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Pear

Pear

High capacity, for connecting multiple items or bulky items.

Pear 1/2
Pear 2/2

Wide opening carabiner

Wide opening carabiner

Wide opening facilitates attachment to anchors, cables...

Wide opening carabiner 1/2
Wide opening carabiner 2/2

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OMNI multidirectional carabiner

OMNI multidirectional carabiner

Specific shape suited to multidirectional loading

OMNI multidirectional carabiner 1/2

OMNI multidirectional carabiner 2/2

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Directional carabiner

Directional carabiner

Two separate attachment areas to optimize loading on the major axis, for specific uses.

Directional carabiner 1/2

Directional carabiner 2/2

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