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Originally Posted by Phyrxes
Carabiners are traditionally rated in kN (approximately 225 lbs). The ratings are specific along the different parts of the carabiner, if you are going this route talk to your local outdoor store and see what they have.
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I am an avid rock limber and when the gate is removed the holding force along the long axis drops considerably usually from around 25kN to around 7kN it should be stamped right on there though but 7kN is still far more than you would ever need (about 1500lbs-force)