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Freak occurrence? Bolt plate coming off 17-Jun-2016 At 3:39:19 PM The good Dr

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On 17/06/2016 One Day Hero wrote:
>On 17/06/2016 sbm wrote:
>>plenty of people in the younger generation interested
>>in climbing beyond sport clip-ups - but it's increasingly difficult for
>>them to get the hands on the gear needed to use carrots properly as protection.
>
>So you propose to fix the probelrm by turning every route into a sport
>clip up?

No one said that. But nothing like a bit of overly emotive language to stir the pot ;)

>
>
>>Name a quickdraw or biner. Name one a new climber can buy that works
>well
>>with carrots. Not a troll: what should we be buying?
>
>I just had a quick look at climbing anchors, this guy looks pretty good.
>http://www.climbinganchors.com.au/products/camp-orbit-solid-straight-gate-grey
>You're welcome.

Wouldn't be sure about those without testing them. The BD Light Ds and Ovals are generally suitable (if the pin inserts don't crack). I use my old Kong biners (like the newer Kong Guides) as my Buffalo set. I carry a few suitable draws just in case.

There are biners out there, but they are often the dinosaurs of the range available.