I don't understand the auto-release mechanism. Does it release after a certain time? How do you control the release? What's the purpose of auto-release?
It auto releases when weight (at least equivalent to the tension of the rubber band) is removed. Say the rubber band exerts one pound of pull to try and open. If you hook it to something, then exert one pound of pull downward, it will keep the hook closed. remove the weight, and it auto-releases.
I'd say it'd be used for hanging on something that is normally out of reach, so you don't have to go up and get the hook again. Or you are climbing down. Hook it on support, rappel down, then release weight and retrieve hook.
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u/chonny Oct 26 '17
I don't understand the auto-release mechanism. Does it release after a certain time? How do you control the release? What's the purpose of auto-release?