- carabiners take weight best along the vertical axis, across from the gate
- do not let them get horizontal
- do not link more than 2 together
- if using a screw-gate one, screw it downward so that gravity / random motion makes it sink tighter down
- do not triaxially load them (hanging 2 on 1), use a shackle or a triangular plate
- teardrop carabiners can be hung w the narrow end on top or on bottom, doesn't matter
- surface wear is ok but if it starts changing shape, retire it
- all reputable rigging equipment should have weight limits listed on them
- usually in kilonewtons, 1 kn = 225 lbs force
- for spansets, looping them in "basket" formation allows them to hold a lot more weight than "choke" formation
- for nylon daisy chains, only use the ones w separate links, the ones with stitched loops in a single piece are unsafe
- figure 8 devices (have "ears," look like puppies) are strong but be aware fabric can hook onto an ear and get a hole in it
- swivels can be added to a setup to offset strain, make sure the 2 pieces move smoothly n tightly against each other w no crunching sounds
- for tension poles, be aware that buildings "shrink" in winter and "expand" in summer so the pole may loosen in warm weather
- don't rig from the ceiling in your house. ceilings aren't built to handle that weight n it will probably void your renter's insurance
- don't rig from a tree. u can consult an arborist but they'll probably decline bc of liability
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