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Burnham, thanks so much for taking the time to respond. The difference in the way the Rock Exotica functions is something I'd never heard before. I'll take a serious look at the two you've mentioned. Also, it stands to reason that most of their other gear is made to a similarly high standard...

Huge, huge heart. :lol:Burnham, you have a huge heart, and I appreciate you looking out for me so well, but as you can see, it's 802climber that's talking about retiring biners after two years, not me. I'm the cheap bastid looking to save a nickel by any means possible. :lol: Thanks for the...

Thanks for the response, 802climber, much appreciated. Tim

Adam, Thanks for heads up about the possible future failure mode of the ball-lock carabiners. I will keep an eye on them. I was wondering if you've ever found anything that works to de-gunk the carabiners that stop working properly, like possibly soaking them in WD-40 or something similar. I...

Gary, the incident I had was with that exact type of triple action carabiner. Tim

I'm a relatively new climber, but I had one start to roll open once as I was ascending and the gate was being pressed against the trunk of the tree. Not my only attachment to the rope, I don't think, but disconcerting nonetheless. As a result of that incident, I've started buying these...