Three reasons for APCO Carabiners & Connectors.
- SAFE
Climbing-grade, fully specified
Every karabiner carries an MBL value (minimum breaking load), material class and manufacturing date stamp.
- DURABLE
From 1,800 to 3,000 kg MBL
From the Gate Lock (aluminium) to the Triple Safety for tandem — stainless variant saltwater-resistant.
- PERFORMANCE
Inspection-mandated
Strict inspection requirements — replacement and check intervals depend on manufacturer specification and flight time; visual inspection at every 2-year check.
About this model.
Karabiners are safety-critical and have service-life limits. APCO karabiners are specified with an MBL value (minimum breaking load) and material class.
Available models (7 variants):
• Gate Lock Carabiner — 1,800 kg MBL, aluminium.
• 3 Step Twist Lock 7075 Forged — 2,000 kg MBL, aluminium 7075.
• Aluminium Carabiner Double Safety — 3,000 kg MBL.
• Aluminium Carabiner Triple Safety — 3,000 kg MBL.
• Stainless Steel Twist Lock — 2,200 kg MBL, stainless steel (saltwater-resistant).
• 3 Step Twist Lock 25mm Webbing Mini — aluminium mini for hike-and-fly setups.
• Soft Link Carabiner — Dyneema soft link, the lightest variant.
Recommendation: solo standard → 3 Step Twist Lock 7075 (2,000 kg). Tandem → Triple Safety (3 tonnes). Hike-and-fly light → soft link or mini. Saltwater → stainless steel. Karabiners are subject to strict inspection requirements — replacement and check intervals depend on manufacturer specification and flight time; visual inspection at every 2-year check.
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Frequently asked questions about the APCO Carabiners & Connectors.
How do I pick the right karabiner?
By MBL value (minimum breaking load) and material class — every APCO karabiner carries both plus a manufacturing date stamp. Solo standard: 3 Step Twist Lock 7075 (2,000 kg). Tandem: Triple Safety (3,000 kg). Saltwater: stainless Twist Lock (2,200 kg).
How often must karabiners be checked?
Karabiners are subject to strict inspection requirements — replacement and check intervals depend on manufacturer specification and flight time. A visual inspection is part of every 2-year check; the binding values are in the model's manufacturer documentation.
What is a soft link?
The Dyneema soft link is the lightest connector variant — popular in hike-and-fly setups.
How do I order?
Enquire with your wing/helmet model and the desired item name via the service form, or as a dealer directly in the B2B portal.
