A couple months ago I was packing to run the upper green and found my biners and pulleys had started to seize. I cleaned and lubricated all that gear plus bought a second set I leave in the truck for the event that I realize last minute at the put in my stuff is no good or someone else forgot theirs. It’s easy to forget that biner that just stays in your PFD. Also, I learned the hard way that those “sealed” bearings on petzel pulleys will still leak and seize up. Keep those in a dry bag, and a regular smc bushing pulley in the PFD that is easier to clean and lube. I’ve used ALG go-juice to lubricate most of my gear from guns to knives and even hinges on my doors in my house. It’s a bio synthetic oil and is considered non hazardous. Just one of many options.
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I'm a rock climber with many different carabiners. I've used the exact same brand of wax-based lubricant and it's my least favorite lubricant for twist-lock carabiners because even a minimal amount seems to add friction rather than reducing friction. I've had much more success with graphite (for dry environments) and other multi-purpose oils recommended by DMM.
Check your gear every time you use it! As having done a good bit of mountaineering in my life as well as tree climbing I can attest for the upmost importance of this maintenance. Tree climbing is by far the worst with the sap and all but yea on the river sand and whatnot can get in there. Droping a carabiner on a hard surface is the only reason besides old age I have ever retired a carabiner. I also recommend just destroying or throwing away any old safety gear from any profession, it just ensures it can't get used again on accident even. I like DMM stuff i have alot of it but all the major players make good options.Great video as always
I inspect all my climbing gear both soft goods and hard goods after my session. Then I store it in a dry and dark (no uv light) spot away from any chemicals. Also keep it away from the heater. I had a pair of mountaineering boots where the sole separated. I talked to the cobbler and he reckoned it was because I was storing next to the heater. All my gear is locked up, so I have confidence that it hasn't been damaged since I inspected it.
What about the throw bag ? What for a kind of maintanance do you make ? Do you take the rope oout for drying it each evening or do you dry it in the bag ? Bye
Yes every other trip or so I actually throw my bag all the way out and inspect the rope But after every trip I dry it out hanging if it been awhile I will pull it all out and use it as a clothes line and dry all my gear at once while drying the bag i was thinking of a video on that but I have like a throw rope video I want to do and In that i would cover some checks I do on the ropes…
could accidently have a rope or piece of gear slide into one and cause a snag hazard which is a big deal when in the water not that big deal in other sports the screw gate ones are not that much more then nonlocking so easy to change to I get it if all you have is nonlocking that's all I used for long time and been fine I would just recommend switching over soon as you can I covered this in one other video I will post it below give you idea Can fast forward to the 4+ min mark ua-cam.com/video/EGJQovWyHPs/v-deo.html
The Force carabiner is from SMC. I've got a couple, and I think they're a little cheaper than most SMCs. They definitely don't have a smooth screw-opening action.
@@WadeHarrison that is the non- anodized screw gate carabiner you asked for comments to identify. SMC stands for 'Seattle Manufacturing Corporation', and is makes climbing gear on par with other premium climbing gear manufacturers like Rock Exotica, DMM, etc., although this product is not really the higher end of their carabiners.
@@roywheat4490 yeah this was a very early one I can tell it still works and feels like a beast thanks for feedback what this one is I’m going to check those guys out
There are two types of twist gate: dual action (like you have) and triple action. The dual action is going to be good if you quickly need to clip into something in a rescue situation.
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A couple months ago I was packing to run the upper green and found my biners and pulleys had started to seize. I cleaned and lubricated all that gear plus bought a second set I leave in the truck for the event that I realize last minute at the put in my stuff is no good or someone else forgot theirs. It’s easy to forget that biner that just stays in your PFD. Also, I learned the hard way that those “sealed” bearings on petzel pulleys will still leak and seize up. Keep those in a dry bag, and a regular smc bushing pulley in the PFD that is easier to clean and lube.
I’ve used ALG go-juice to lubricate most of my gear from guns to knives and even hinges on my doors in my house. It’s a bio synthetic oil and is considered non hazardous. Just one of many options.
Nice thanks for the feedback, Steven!
Class is in session with Wade Harrison. The wealth of information you provide for the whitewater community is invaluable bro. I love it, Keep dropping those gems.
Hey thanks DOP!
I'm a rock climber with many different carabiners. I've used the exact same brand of wax-based lubricant and it's my least favorite lubricant for twist-lock carabiners because even a minimal amount seems to add friction rather than reducing friction. I've had much more success with graphite (for dry environments) and other multi-purpose oils recommended by DMM.
Thanks for the feedback will for sure pick up some that and give it a go
Great topic that doesn't get covered enough. Thanks Wade!
Thanks for watching buddy
Check your gear every time you use it! As having done a good bit of mountaineering in my life as well as tree climbing I can attest for the upmost importance of this maintenance. Tree climbing is by far the worst with the sap and all but yea on the river sand and whatnot can get in there. Droping a carabiner on a hard surface is the only reason besides old age I have ever retired a carabiner. I also recommend just destroying or throwing away any old safety gear from any profession, it just ensures it can't get used again on accident even. I like DMM stuff i have alot of it but all the major players make good options.Great video as always
Great feedback Buddy and I’m going to check those DMM out
I inspect all my climbing gear both soft goods and hard goods after my session. Then I store it in a dry and dark (no uv light) spot away from any chemicals. Also keep it away from the heater. I had a pair of mountaineering boots where the sole separated. I talked to the cobbler and he reckoned it was because I was storing next to the heater. All my gear is locked up, so I have confidence that it hasn't been damaged since I inspected it.
that's some commitment I love it Dan thanks for the feedback
Good stuff, I appreciate your attention to small details that can bite ass without notice. I’ve got to up my biner game.
thanks for watching
Great video Wade and a timely topic
Yeah, it was from our conversation!
What about the throw bag ?
What for a kind of maintanance do you make ?
Do you take the rope oout for drying it each evening or do you dry it in the bag ?
Bye
Yes every other trip or so I actually throw my bag all the way out and inspect the rope
But after every trip I dry it out hanging if it been awhile I will pull it all out and use it as a clothes line and dry all my gear at once while drying the bag i was thinking of a video on that but I have like a throw rope video I want to do and In that i would cover some checks I do on the ropes…
Remind us newbys. What's the problem with the non locking biners?
could accidently have a rope or piece of gear slide into one and cause a snag hazard which is a big deal when in the water not that big deal in other sports
the screw gate ones are not that much more then nonlocking so easy to change to I get it if all you have is nonlocking that's all I used for long time and been fine
I would just recommend switching over soon as you can I covered this in one other video I will post it below give you idea Can fast forward to the 4+ min mark
ua-cam.com/video/EGJQovWyHPs/v-deo.html
The Force carabiner is from SMC. I've got a couple, and I think they're a little cheaper than most SMCs. They definitely don't have a smooth screw-opening action.
thanks for the feedback what those are?
@@WadeHarrison that is the non- anodized screw gate carabiner you asked for comments to identify. SMC stands for 'Seattle Manufacturing Corporation', and is makes climbing gear on par with other premium climbing gear manufacturers like Rock Exotica, DMM, etc., although this product is not really the higher end of their carabiners.
@@roywheat4490 yeah this was a very early one I can tell it still works and feels like a beast thanks for feedback what this one is I’m going to check those guys out
There are two types of twist gate: dual action (like you have) and triple action. The dual action is going to be good if you quickly need to clip into something in a rescue situation.
I'm going to look those triple action up I probably have seen them just forgot.
wash my off in diswashing soap and alittle gun oil, I have same wire gate as yours.
Thats awesome you seem to be on point then