DMM Revolver

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Description

The Revolver is a non-locking carabiner made by DMM. It has an average rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5), based on 1 user review.

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From Campmor:
"With this staggering fact in mind, DMM has abandoned convention, thrown away the rule book and approached the energy issue from a completely new angle knowing that weight is the enemy of the climber. The weight of a rope and friction that occurs in use make it the crucial issue. We believe we have redefined the carabiner by introducing the concept of a rolling component in the safety chain. Reduces rope drag significantly. Large rolling rope redius 5.5 rad (11mm dia). Roller action and size dramatically extends rope life. Extremely strong and light Hot Forged I beam construction. Innovative lightweight rescue, hauling and rigging applications. Meets CE standard EN 12275 for carabiners as well as EN 12278 for pulleys. Weight 1.5oz (44g). Designed for use at rope clipping end of a quickdraw, this extremely light and strong biner works mechanically in your favor. What more can you ask?"

From Backcountry.com:
"A small pulley in the basket end the DMM Revolver Carabiner reduces friction as your rope runs through it. This means that you won't feel like you're dragging a tug boat line as you're making the last few moves on your rope-stretching project. The Revolver Carabiner can also be used for light hauling and rescues, making it a versatile addition to any climber's rack."

From GearX.com:
"The Revolver reduces rope drag significantly."

From US Outdoor Store:
"Description of DMM Revolver CarabinerThe Revolver has a lot to answer for! It is not just that its introduction two years ago brought a completely new take on the way carabiners work, but its construction set the standard and style of all our carabiners for the future. The whole I Beam construction of our latest range stems from this one design. DMM wanted to lighten this carabiner substantially so that the benefits from the roller weren't compromised by being too heavy. By hot forging the back, creating lightening panels DMM was able to achieve this, and also create a very unique and stylish look which has become the hall mark of all DMM hardware recently. Even the latest Ice tools the Rebel and Anarchist benefit from this technology.So two years down the line climbers are now more conversant with what the Revolver will do and the benefits it delivers. So what does it do? In simple terms the carabiner uses rolling friction rather than sliding friction as in a normal carabi"

User Reviews

Revolver
Reviewed by Dhgold, Sep 05, 2007

"The Revolver deserves to be a lot more popular. Its ostensible exorbitant price is misleading as the 'biner will almost certainly pay for itself in extended rope life if you do much toproping and/or lowering.

What it is:
A carabiner with a rolling bearing in the basket."

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