The term carbine stands for a short-barreled rifle and a lockable hook. Derived from the word of the French „carabine“ or „carabin“ which translated means „gun“ and the shorter French word represents the „light“ version. As a general term this serves mainly for the lockable security when climbing or at height work.

history of carbine in the form of a rifle

When the term was created in the 17th century in France for the designation of a military weapon, it was about particularly light types of firearms. Thus, on the one hand, the product was described in detail, which had a shorter run than other military rifles, on the other hand, the cartridges were described. These were easier especially from the shooting power. The penetration of the ball was done with less force than comparable ammunition.

These rifles were used by the riders of the French military. The cavalry needed a weapon that made it easier to operate while riding. Long rifles were impractical because of their barrel. In other military units, this firearm did not prevail. A more precise definition is not possible because the term is often used for weapons, but not in all countries for the same type of weapon.

In Germany, the term is used for a long gun. The length is therefore up to 100 cm. Well-known models come mainly from the United States of America. One of the most famous models dates from the 19th century and was led under the type designation „Sharp“. During the Second World War and the following years, the „M1 Carbine“ was used. Since the 1990s the „M4“. The name carbine Depending on the manufacturer, there is the sports weapon „Walther P99“, which has a short tube length of 102 mm.

Carabiners as sports equipment and safety for high altitude activities

Mountain athletes use carbine for attaching the climbing and traction ropes. The oval-shaped hooks are lockable. The simple flip-top closure is hinged to one side so that part of the snap-hook can be pushed in to insert a rope. Other carbine are secured with a screw cap. For mountaineering, turn-lock carabiners are the better choice as the carabiners can not open during rappelling. However, climbers must make sure that the screw cap is firmly closed. Otherwise the friction lock on the clothing can open the turn-lock and release the rope.

Carabiners are not only an important tool for mountaineers, but also for working at height on construction sites. For example, to work on exterior facades. In addition, these small safety hooks are used in window cleaning and repair work at heights to secure a worker by means of ropes on the facade.

Carabiners are made in different shapes and colors. Popular among young people is the heart shape. This should always symbolize the affiliation of a couple. The youth likes to use carabiners to secure valuables such as the wallet at the waistband. This way, the purse can not be stolen easily. The clip-on carabiner is an important keyring accessory. It introduces a metal ring to which the keys are attached. The Karabinder is simply clicked on a loop of the waistband with the keys and the keys are not lost unless the clip closure is opened.

Karabinder are also used as giveaways. Attached to it is usually a trailer with a logo from the sponsor. This is a useful giveaway that is very popular. Mostly the attached trailer can be removed. The carabiner is then used elsewhere. Carabiners are available online on various trading platforms. Single as well as mass orders are possible.