Could you survive with just 2 carabiners?

We tested the Garda Hitch or Alpine Clutch since there are many things online that didn’t agree. Do you have to girth hitch the 2 carabiners together? Do you use D shape or oval carabiners? Do you use lockers?

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WHERE TO USE GARDA HITCH
1-In a haul / belay system
2-Progress capture yourself in a 3:1
3-As a foot loop

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GARDA HITCH TEST RESULTS - Summary - IF it held, it would break or desheath higher than if you used an ascender! Ovals work but D shaped are better. Lockers sometimes worked but non lockers are better. Loose carabiners work but girth hitched together is better.

👉 Free Garda Hitch with every rope and 2 carabiners you buy at https://hownot2.com/ (some assembly required)

Links to videos and blogs referenced:
ALPINE SAVVY https://www.alpinesavvy.com/blog/pros...
ALPINE SAVVY2 https://www.alpinesavvy.com/blog/prog...
VDIFF https://www.vdiffclimbing.com/garda-h...
JRB    • JRB Garda Hitch Footloop, Kit Assembly  
JRB2    • Engaging the Garda Hitch  
ORTOVOX    • Selbstrettung via Prusik & Gardaklemm...  
CHOCKSTONE http://www.chockstone.org/techtips/ga...
AAI http://blog.alpineinstitute.com/2017/...
ICICLE    • Garda Hitch / Alpine Clutch  

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