Developed by Kevin Bingham, the inventor of the Rope Wrench and Rope Runner, the Original Quickie is a locking steel connection that can be used for nearly everything you would use a carabiner for - and more. Half the size of standard carabiners Makes a great connection for a base anchor or canopy anchor because it experience the side loading problems of a standard carabiner The quadruple action slic pin rotates, lowering friction when used to choke a rope IMPORTANT NOTE: When using the Original Quickie in a cinched configuration make sure the slic pin is facing away from the tree or object being girthed around.The Quickie pin is not compatible with other Singing Tree devices. Major Axis: 30kN Minor Axis: 15kN Length: 2.25" Width (no slic pin): 1.5" New Slic Pin Length: 2.5" Sideplate Width: .875 Source: USA