{"title":"Carabiners \u0026 Connectors","description":"\u003cp\u003eConnection hardware is a critical part of a paragliding system. Cloudbase stocks paragliding carabiners and compatible connectors from established aviation and climbing-hardware manufacturers including AustriAlpin, Edelrid, Supair and AirDesign.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"charly-finsterwalder-extra-insert-for-quick-out-carabiner-each","title":"Charly Finsterwalder extra insert for Quick Out Carabiner (each)","description":"\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/span\u003e Check the release function before usage!","brand":"Charly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67589453775129,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1028\/7939\/6121\/files\/hkar121.jpg?v=1790580279"},{"product_id":"finsterwalder-reduction-for-quick-out-pair","title":"Finsterwalder Reduction for Quick-Out (pair)","description":"Adapter for use of Quick-Out carabiners with narrow riser straps. If your riser straps are narrower than or equal to 17mm, it is recommended that you use these space reducers.\r\n\r\n\u003ci\u003ePictured insert for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudbaseparagliding.com.au\/product\/charly-finsterwalder-extra-insert-for-quick-out\"\u003eQuick-Out carabiners\u003c\/a\u003e not included.\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Finsterwalder","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67589459116313,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1028\/7939\/6121\/files\/hkar128.jpg?v=1790580298"},{"product_id":"austrialpin-powerfly-inox-carabiner-pair","title":"AustriAlpin Powerfly Inox Carabiner (pair)","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAustriAlpin POWERFLY INOX Carabiners\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eStainless-steel automatic paragliding carabiners intended for applications where high strength and durability take priority over minimum weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold as a pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless-steel construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomatic locking mechanism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRated strength: 26 kN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividually factory tested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: approx. 138 g each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Austria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCloudbase perspective\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe POWERFLY INOX is particularly relevant to tandem, paramotor and other high-use applications where the additional weight of stainless steel is an acceptable trade for durability and loading margin. Always match connector geometry and webbing width to the harness manufacturer's requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AustriAlpin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67589459771673,"sku":null,"price":96.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1028\/7939\/6121\/files\/powerflyinox-carabiner-cloudbase-paragliding.jpg?v=1790580307"},{"product_id":"supair-30mm-aluminium-self-locking-carabiner-pair","title":"Supair 30mm Aluminium Self-Locking Carabiner (pair)","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSupair 30 mm Aluminium Self-Locking Carabiners\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003ePair of Zicral automatic carabiners developed for harnesses using 30 mm main attachment webbing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold as a pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase width: 30 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody diameter: 12 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: approx. 68 g each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreaking load: 1800 daN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZicral aluminium alloy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLift-and-quarter-turn locking sleeve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividually tested with production-lot traceability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCloudbase note\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarabiner choice must match the harness webbing width, geometry and manufacturer specification. Do not substitute solely on breaking-load figures.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Supair","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67589470650649,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1028\/7939\/6121\/files\/Cloudbase-Paragliding-Supair-30mm-Carabiner0.jpg?v=1790580337"},{"product_id":"edelrid-aura-carabiners-pair","title":"Edelrid Aura Carabiners (pair)","description":"\u003ch1\u003eEdelrid AURA Carabiners\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompact lightweight aluminium screwgate carabiners developed specifically for modern paragliding harnesses with narrow webbing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold as a pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 31 g each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 80 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 50 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGate opening: 15 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMajor-axis strength: 16 kN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAluminium construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScrewgate closure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarness-side webbing: 22 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRiser-side webbing: 25 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum take-off weight: 150 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed visual gate marker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCloudbase perspective\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe AURA is particularly relevant to hike-and-fly, reversible and other lightweight harnesses built around narrow main webbing. Its 31 g weight is attractive, but the correct choice remains the carabiner specified for the harness geometry and certified loading.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Edelrid","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67589487624473,"sku":null,"price":79.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1028\/7939\/6121\/files\/Cloudbase-Paragliding-Edelrid_Aura2.jpg?v=1790580426"},{"product_id":"edelrid-foras-25mm-twist-lock-carabiner-pair","title":"Edelrid Foras 25mm Twist Lock Carabiner (pair)","description":"\u003ch1\u003eEdelrid FORAS 25 mm Twist-Lock Carabiners\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDeveloped for lightweight harnesses with narrower webbing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe FORAS is a compact automatic paragliding carabiner designed for modern harnesses using webbing up to 25 mm wide. Its side-opening gate provides a useful 15 mm opening despite the narrow body.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold as a pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 51 g each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 80 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 50 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGate opening: 15 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMajor-axis strength: 23 kN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAluminium construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomatic twist-lock closure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWebbing width: up to 25 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMachine-tested individually\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturing\/batch marking for traceability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned to PMA connecting-element standard V 2023.09.1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCloudbase note\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFORAS is a strong fit for compatible lightweight harnesses where a conventional wide-base carabiner does not correctly support the main webbing. Edelrid's dedicated FORAS anti-twist accessory can be used where specified to help maintain orientation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Edelrid","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67589488181529,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1028\/7939\/6121\/files\/Cloudbase-Edelrid-Foras-Carabiner5.jpg?v=1790580430"},{"product_id":"edelrid-alias-twist-lock-40mm-carabiner-pair","title":"Edelrid Alias Twist Lock 40mm Carabiner (pair)","description":"\u003ch1\u003eEdelrid ALIAS 40 mm Twist-Lock Carabiners\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eLightweight automatic paragliding carabiners designed to accommodate wider harness webbing while maintaining a compact aluminium construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold as a pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 58 g each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 80 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 65 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGate opening: 12 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMajor-axis strength: 23 kN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAluminium construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwist-lock gate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarness webbing: up to 40 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRiser webbing: up to 20 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividual serial number for traceability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDesign\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe H-profile body and double S-shaped geometry are designed to manage load efficiently and reduce unwanted cross-loading. Rounded\/keylock-style contact geometry supports clean handling around harness and riser webbing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCloudbase note\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMatch the carabiner width and geometry to the harness manufacturer's specification. Connection hardware should be inspected regularly and replaced in accordance with the manufacturer's service-life guidance or sooner following damage, abnormal loading or impaired gate operation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Edelrid","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67589492015385,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1028\/7939\/6121\/files\/Cloudbase-Paragliding-Edelrid-Alias1.jpg?v=1790580443"},{"product_id":"airdesign-ad-connect-soft-links-pair","title":"AirDesign AD Connect Soft Links (Pair)","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAirDesign AD Connect Soft Links\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLightweight harness-to-riser connectors\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAD Connects are Dyneema soft connectors designed as a lightweight alternative to conventional metal carabiners where the harness and riser system is compatible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOpen length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e170 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDyneema \/ aluminium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaximum load\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 kN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer service recommendation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum 5 years or 500 hours, with regular condition inspection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eSold as a pair: one red and one lime.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePull back the protective sleeve, pass the toggle fully through the loop, rotate it 90 degrees to confirm engagement, then return the sleeve to position. AirDesign recommends positioning the toggles behind the risers and close to the harness attachment loops to minimise the possibility of line interference.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCloudbase note\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSoft connectors require correct installation, compatibility and inspection. Cloudbase does not recommend substituting them for an approved harness connector simply for weight saving unless the complete equipment configuration is intended for their use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AirDesign","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67589492113689,"sku":null,"price":74.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1028\/7939\/6121\/files\/le-Slip2-airdesign-9_4ea0e4ab-5f5b-4ae5-bb9c-f5d39487e2fe.jpg?v=1790580444"},{"product_id":"supair-45mm-stainless-steel-twist-lock-carabiner-each","title":"Supair 45mm Stainless Steel Twist-Lock Carabiner (each)","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSupair 45 mm Stainless Steel Twist-Lock Carabiner\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeavy-duty stainless steel automatic carabiner developed for wide-webbing applications including tandem and acro harnesses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold individually\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase width: 45 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreaking load: greater than 2400 daN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtected quarter-turn locking sleeve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividually tested with traceability marking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCloudbase note\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the steel 45 mm model, distinct from Supair's lighter 45 mm Zicral carabiner. Match the carabiner to the harness manufacturer's specified attachment width and geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Supair","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67589498044697,"sku":null,"price":48.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1028\/7939\/6121\/files\/Cloudbase-Paragliding-Supair-Inox1_jpg.webp?v=1790580469"}],"url":"https:\/\/cloudbaseparagliding.com.au\/collections\/carabiners-connectors.oembed","provider":"Cloudbase Paragliding Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}