SWLCAT Climbing 4-6 Practice Test

When attaching a WPFR device to the body belt, carabiner/snaphook gates should face which direction?

In Out Up Down

Correct Answer:

Out

Explanation:

Gates should face outward, away from your body. This keeps the gate out of the line of contact with the belt and any rope or gear you’re clipping, reducing the chance that the gate could be pried open or snagged during movement or loading. It also makes it easy to visually confirm the gate is closed and locked. When the gate faces inward toward the body, clothing or rope can press on the gate or spring, increasing the risk of accidental opening or snagging under load. So orienting the gate outward provides a safer, more reliable connection.

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