Carabiners are a common piece of useful equipment. A climbing carabiner must be denoted with a stamp that reads 22.24kN, which is 5,000 pounds, to meet the standard regulation. Being able to identify the signs to know when it’s time to replace the carabiner is an important safety measure. Learn more about carabiner safety in this video.
HOW-TO: INSPECTING YOUR CARABINER
