1968 - 72 S.M.C. CARABINER & S.M.C. BRAKE BAR FOR RAPPELING. NOW NOT SAFE!

Description

Auction is for the 1969 vintage S.M.C. (Seattle Manufacturing Co.) oval aluminum carabiner & brake bar in the photos.   I purchased it in 1969, used it for the next 4 years, then replaced it with an early Figure 8 rappel device.    The "brake bars" were quite popular for a rappel device for a few years, but were soon considered too dangerous (I agree) & were replaced either by multiple oval carabiner rappel brakes, or the more simple & safe Figure 8 rappel devices.     All types were hopefully used with a locking carabiner, which attached to a climbing harness & the rappel device.
A Great item from the "golden-age" of American climbing for your collection, research, or museum. Please don't use it for rappelling!
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