Faders Carabiner, Chouinard Figure 8, and Chouinard Sling

Object/Artifact

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Yosemite Climbing Museum

Name/Title

Faders Carabiner, Chouinard Figure 8, and Chouinard Sling

Entry/Object ID

2026.1.146

Description

Faders locking Carabiner, Chouinard Figure 8, and Chouinard Sling

Use

A Carabiner, a figure 8 forged aluminum rock climbing belay and rappel device, and a sling

Context

These items are in the museum's interactive display. They include a Faders manufactured locking carabiner, a Chouinard Figure 8 belay and rappel device, and a Chouinard sling. The figure 8 includes the initials "KY" from Ken Yager's personal gear.

Collection

Yosemite Climbing Museum Permanent Collection

Category

Climbing Hardware, Carabiners

Acquisition

Accession

2026.1

Notes

From Ken Yager's personal gear

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Chouinard Equipment, Faders

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Chouinard sling

Length

20-1/2 in

Dimension Description

Chouinard Figure 8

Width

3 in

Length

4-3/4 in

Dimension Description

Faders Carabiner

Width

2-1/4 in

Length

4 in

Material

Aluminum, Nylon

Location

Location

Display Case

Exhibit Case 13

Date

February 18, 2026

Provenance

Provenance Detail

Ken Yager

Create Date

February 18, 2026

Update Date

February 24, 2026