Safety Harness Carabiner question

[loworange88]

Has anyone ever used these:

http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/REESE-Quick-Link-1XUC1?cm_sp=IO-_-IDP-_-RR_VTV70300505&cm_vc=IDPRRZ1

Versus using these:

http://www.amazon.com/Hunter-Safety-System-2-Pack-Carabiner/dp/B004SX71TS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1348879840&sr=8-1&keywords=hunter+safety+system+carabiner

From what each site says, they are basically rated for the same load capacity. Just wondering.

[Geno C]

the ones for grainger i have used at work alot... very strong and holds alot of weight. the ones from HSS are prob without doubt quicker to use and may be easier to hook up in the dark also.

[BornToHunt]

I have 2 safety vests with the grainger hook ups and they work great.

[Lawdwaz]

Can the Grainger carabiners handle the load in a fall? (and sudden stop?)

[BornToHunt]

Can the Grainger carabiners handle the load in a fall? (and sudden stop?)

I have never fallen out of my stand but they came with the safety vests so i would assume they were tested for falls.

[Lawdwaz]

I have never fallen out of my stand but they came with the safety vests so i would assume they were tested for falls.

What kind of vest came with Granger Caribiners?

And why two?

[BornToHunt]

What kind of vest came with Granger Caribiners?

And why two?

Both came with my summit climbers.

[loworange88]

Can the Grainger carabiners handle the load in a fall? (and sudden stop?)

Well I dont know if they have been tested for a "fall and stop" situation, but given the fact that they are from REESE, who makes DOT approved equipment for trailers and hauling, I'd venture a guess they are tested to failure.

When you hitch up a trailer, aside from the ball on tongue action, you attach 2 safety chains as a back up incase the ball or tongue has an issue while driving. I'd imagine that if a trailer came loose from a vehicle there would be some serious jarring, side to side movments, and a very high shock load traveling through the safety chains.