EDELRID FORAS 25MM TWIST LOCK CARABINER
CARBINERS DEVELOPED SPECIFICALLY FOR LIGHTWEIGHT HARNESSES WITH NARROWER WEBBING.
Description
Equipment is becoming lighter, webbing straps narrower. So that these don’t slip out of position, carabiners have also to become slimmer. But this has the disadvantage that they don’t open wide enough for easy clipping in of paraglider risers. The FORAS changes this. The 51 gram light Alu carabiner, which accepts webbing up to 25 mm wide, opens to the side! Thanks mainly to its H profile design the carabiner’s breaking strength is 23 kN. An automatic Twist-Lock closure gate guarantees best possible handling, and a batch number with manufacture date provides a simple check on lifespan. Rounded edges make sure the FORAS looks after your riser fabric and the Antitwist (20071), specially developed for the Foras, is preventing the carabiner from unwanted rotation and the straps from slipping during use. Every single example is machine-tested before it leaves the EDELRID plant.
Features
Lightweight, paragliding carabiner – ideal for modern, narrow webbings
Twist-lock closure for easy handling
H-profile construction for high breaking strength with a minimum weight
Rounded edges for optimum webbing support
Side-opening gate creates large opening width of 15 mm
Each carabiner is machine tested
According to PMA-Standard „Connecting Elements for Paragliding“ (V 2023.09.1)
Technical information
Height: 80 mm
Width: 50 mm
Gate opening: 15 mm
Fmax. major axis: 23 kN
Material: Aluminium
Carabiner type: Twistlock
FAQ :
Should the carabiners be lubricated
Paragliding carabiners are silicone lubricated during assembly and do not require additional treatment afterward, except if polluted with sand or other foreign agents. In case of the latter, clean thoroughly with detergent, rinse, dry, and lubricated with thin oil as used for climbing gear – Do not use grease! Regularly check the carabiners proper functioning !
What is a carabiner’s lifespan?
Contrary to the carabiners used in climbing, those made for paragliding are not subjected to impact. We however strongly recommend replacing them every 5 years or sooner when visibly damaged and/or becoming difficult to close and lock in place.
What are the carabiners made of?
They are made of aluminum alloy 7075 also called Zicral, Ergal or Fortal Constructal. This alloy is a mix of aluminum, zinc, magnesium and copper. Its strength is similar to that of a few types of steel. This alloy is mainly used and often found with products targeting technical outdoors sport activities.
