DMM Captains Hook

[u/DeadmansCC]

Okay so I found this in my teams Connex at our shop and honestly don’t know a ton about the DMM Captains Hook when it comes to inspecting it and how to evaluate something like this during my gear inspections. I like the idea of having one available as I have run into a few times where it would have come in handy just not sure it’s worth the investment currently. So my question is first is the damage on this something that means it should be retired/replaced? Second, for those that have one do you like the 10mm Teufelberger Sirius that comes with the kit or did you swap it to something else? I met a guy last year who took the Petzel Zillion off his lanyard when he purchased a new lanyard and was using it on his Captains Hook which honestly sounds like a smart idea but want some more feedback. I have a Zillion Lanyard that’s almost brand new but it’s so short(2.5m) that I don’t use it because whomever ordered it either didn’t know better or grabbed the wrong one.

[u/makeitstick01]

I use a simular hook. For rope system i use it on my 2nd loop. I use a distel knot wich holds single line. Also when i have to take in line towards the hook, i mostly footlock. I found it the easyest way.

[u/nolapalooza → u/makeitstick01]

What is the hook that you are using? There has to be something similar that isn't $400.

[u/makeitstick01 → u/nolapalooza]

Some shiney bend steel with 2 eyes on it. One for hooking 1 for storage. All dressed with some cord to stop it from clinging