PIERRE ALLAIN D Carabiner, Climbing Gear History Collector - Rare Vintage 1950's

PIERRE ALLAIN created the 1st lightweight aluminum climbing D carabiner. His design changed the mountain climbing world and was used on many early expeditions around the world. The early designs did not have a hook and pin closure for the gate but instead relied on the strength of the spine and shape of the cararbiner.

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