The Rock Exotica Pirate Wire Eye is an amazing screw - locking carabiner. Its wire keeper can quickly and easily hold your bridge, lanyard, or rope firmly in place. Despite its lightweight design, the wire gate is incredibly strong and remains closed in most situations. This is an upgraded version of one of the top - notch carabiners available. It's a great choice as a belay device or a descender attachment carabiner for the front of your harness. It also helps prevent the carabiner from rotating on your belay loop. The Pirate WireEye Screw - Lock, model C1 WES, weighs 2.96 oz (84 gm). It has excellent breaking strength: 26 kN on the major axis, 11 kN on the minor axis, 7 kN with an open gate, and 6 kN when pressed inward against the sleeve. The gate opening measures 1.0” (25.4 mm).
Using the Rock Exotica Pirate Wire Eye carabiner is a breeze. First, open the screw - lock gate. Then, slide your bridge, lanyard, or rope through the carabiner and close the gate. Make sure to screw it tightly to keep everything secure. When using it as a belay device or descender attachment on your harness, attach it to the front loop to avoid rotation. As for safety, always double - check that the gate is fully closed and locked before using it. Don't overload the carabiner beyond its stated breaking strength. For maintenance, clean it regularly with a mild soap and water. After cleaning, dry it thoroughly to prevent rust. Store it in a dry place when not in use.
