Gearspeak: What’s an “HMS” carabiner, and why do you want …
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WEBSep 20, 2018 · It’s actually an acronym for “Halbmastwurf sicherung”, which loosely translates as “Munter hitch belay carabiner.”. Let’s break it down. So an “HMS” carabiner is, roughly, the “ half clove hitch belay ” carabiner, a large, locking pear-shaped carabiner, suitable for belaying with a Munter hitch. (Side note - belaying the ...
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