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A carabiner is a metal loop with a sprung gate, used to quickly and reversibly connect components, most notably in safety-critical systems such as rock climbing, arboriculture, rope access, and caving. Curved carabiners are a specific type of carabiner characterized by their gate opening and frame shape.
The defining feature of a curved carabiner is its gate opening, which is designed to be larger
Curved carabiners are commonly used in situations where ease of clipping is a priority. In climbing, they
The materials used for curved carabiners are typically aluminum alloys or steel, chosen for their strength-to-weight