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Jonathan T
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The standard central maillon as supplied by Petzl is rated at 25 kN long axis, 10 kN short axis.
http://www.petzl.com/petzl/SportProduits?MotRecherche=Quick+Search&pays=0&Langue=en&Activite=26&Famille=21&SousFamille=0&Produit=365&Conseil=&ProduitAssocie=
In their catalogue they also have a locking semi-circle carabiner called the Omni which basically looks like a central maillon except it has either a screwgate or twistlock. It's on the caving harness page but I can't find it on the website, English or French. It's heavier than the maiilon but is rated at 15kn in all directions and about 35 / 35grams heavier..
Has anyone used one? The only advantage I can see is that it's stronger in the cross axis and probably easier to open. Disadvantages are that it's heavier, weaker in the long axis and easier to open.
http://www.petzl.com/petzl/SportProduits?MotRecherche=Quick+Search&pays=0&Langue=en&Activite=26&Famille=21&SousFamille=0&Produit=365&Conseil=&ProduitAssocie=
In their catalogue they also have a locking semi-circle carabiner called the Omni which basically looks like a central maillon except it has either a screwgate or twistlock. It's on the caving harness page but I can't find it on the website, English or French. It's heavier than the maiilon but is rated at 15kn in all directions and about 35 / 35grams heavier..
Has anyone used one? The only advantage I can see is that it's stronger in the cross axis and probably easier to open. Disadvantages are that it's heavier, weaker in the long axis and easier to open.