When you're belaying for someone who is climbing, you want your complete attention to be on what you're doing. One annoyance that can distract is your carabiner spinning around when you make the transition from slack to tension.
This hack prevents that, as well as cross loading - which is where force is distributed down the minor axis (short edge) of the carabiner, rather than the much stronger major axis (long edge). Although the type and strength of the force exerted on carabiners usually means this isn't a big deal, this can be dangerous in extreme circumstances.
So avoid the headache of spinning carabiners with this quick hack!
Sugru is great for this project because:
- It's flexible when cured
- It is durable, and great in the outdoors
- It bonds really well to metal
All you need for this project is:
- A carabiner
- A minipack of sugru.
If you need some, sugru can be bought here.
We've also made a tutorial video for this instructable - watch it below!
Lets get started!
This hack prevents that, as well as cross loading - which is where force is distributed down the minor axis (short edge) of the carabiner, rather than the much stronger major axis (long edge). Although the type and strength of the force exerted on carabiners usually means this isn't a big deal, this can be dangerous in extreme circumstances.
So avoid the headache of spinning carabiners with this quick hack!
Sugru is great for this project because:
- It's flexible when cured
- It is durable, and great in the outdoors
- It bonds really well to metal
All you need for this project is:
- A carabiner
- A minipack of sugru.
If you need some, sugru can be bought here.
We've also made a tutorial video for this instructable - watch it below!
Lets get started!
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Signing UpStep 1: Attaching the sugru
Open up your minipack of sugru and kneed it in your hands for about 15 seconds, until you have a nice smooth ball.
Squash this onto the carabiner.
Start by wrapping the edges around the carabiner, eliminating any gap between the metal and the sugru by working the edges down with the tip of your finger. This'll minimise the points that the sugru could tear at, ensuring your hack keeps on going.
TOP TIP:
You can use the edge of your finger as a roller to ease the sugru down onto the carabiner. This also provides the right kind of curve for the hooks base.
Squash this onto the carabiner.
Start by wrapping the edges around the carabiner, eliminating any gap between the metal and the sugru by working the edges down with the tip of your finger. This'll minimise the points that the sugru could tear at, ensuring your hack keeps on going.
TOP TIP:
You can use the edge of your finger as a roller to ease the sugru down onto the carabiner. This also provides the right kind of curve for the hooks base.
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I too would like to know how to find that climbing spot!!!!!
Are "the lakes" in the U.S.? California maybe? It looked like it has a gorgeous approach too!
This reminds me, I need some black sugru to fix my Katanas. The velcro strap has been wearing down from scraping against the rock, it's going to break through soon :(
Let us know how the Katana fix goes!