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Gate Flutter and Gate Shutter Explained

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wrote on 7 Jun 2024, 13:17 last edited by

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Carabiner Gate Flutter and Gate Shutter Explained

Gate Flutter is when harmonic vibration causes the gate to slightly open and close. Gate shutter is when the gate opens due to the spine of the carabiner hitting against something.

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