Nite-ize S biner

**nighthawk156** · 04-02-2009, 08:40

I have some metal s biner i can weight them when i get home. I have a scale that will go out to a thousands of an ounce

**Big D** · 04-02-2009, 09:17

Originally Posted by nighthawk156

I have some metal s biner i can weight them when i get home. I have a scale that will go out to a thousands of an ounce

Man, I need a good scale.I am still using an old postal scale.

**Cannibal** · 04-02-2009, 09:25

Good ones are expensive! I would really like a large scale that will measure to the thousands of an ounce, but I also want to buy gear to weigh. Decisions decisions.

**Big D** · 04-02-2009, 11:42

Originally Posted by Cannibal

Good ones are expensive! I would really like a large scale that will measure to the thousands of an ounce, but I also want to buy gear to weigh. Decisions decisions.

That is a very good point!

**JaxHiker** · 04-02-2009, 13:47

What's it matter if it's on an endcap or not? Geez. That's where my store had 'em though.

I know Harbor Freight carries them too. Or they did. I haven't seen any of the plastic ones, though. I like them so much I was thinking of becoming a distributor but it's a $1500 buy-in.

**Counselor** · 04-02-2009, 14:10

when i follow the directions on the website, i have a problem getting the fig 9 to hold. Always slips off.

**JaxHiker** · 04-02-2009, 15:04

I wrap the loose end of the line through the teeth twice. That seems to work well.

**GvilleDave** · 04-02-2009, 15:33

When I bought the 9's at Home Depot for $.01 ea. I also bought afew of the small S biners (metal) for $.01 ea as well. Since then the Home Depots here have not had any...

I don't know the weight though. Handy little suckers, they are.

**guySmiley** · 04-02-2009, 16:47

Originally Posted by Greg Dunlap

Gee, it's sure nice being a kayak-camper and not having to worry about weight. My boat can accommidate up to an additional 200 lbs of gear if I wanted it to. I have gone somewhat insane and brought along a cast iron dutch oven on some adventures. It alone is 16 lbs.

Hang one of those on your pack and hoof it!!

That must make portages fun.

**Big D** · 04-03-2009, 11:46

OK. I did some research on these things, and the listed weights are .112 oz (3.175g) for the #2 and .464 oz (13.154g) for the #4. I think that puts the #2s right in line with the mini biners.

I would like to know the weights of the stainless biners for reference, but I think the plastic ones are gonna work for me.