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The
Cassin Twin is quite different from a slotted
("Sticht") plate or belay
tube, so it is important to read the instructions. While the
climber is climbing, the belayer feeds rope through the device
until the climber falls. At this time, the ropes will wedge into
the V-slots, arresting the fall. To release the ropes, loop the
tag ends over the races on the side and pull down.
When
rappelling, the tag ends of the ropes are run over the races on
top of the device to hold them out of the V slot. If you want
to stop, drop the rope off of the races and it will lock into
the V slot. Releasing it from this position requires looping the
rope back over the races and pulling down hard - you may have
to loop the rope around your foot and stand to do this, but usually
it will just pop loose.
If you like the Twin but only need to be able to handle a single
rope, the Cassin Logic might
be what you are looking for.
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Olivier Peron Caillet donated a Cassin Twin, Version B to my collection in February, 2008.
Version B is similar to Version A except that Version B is anodized and has a 40 mm long, 7.4 mm diameter unfinished aluminum bar attached to the keeper sling.
The underside of Version B is marked with the Cassin logo, "HMS KARABINER," "ROPE UIAA-CE", "ø mm 8-9,", "READ INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE," "TWIN," "ITALY," and "01-II." There ae two forged up-pointing arrows on the top side, above the rope slots, and a forged down-pointing arrow on the bottom side, below the races.
The bar helps keep the Twin from sliding on the carabiner.
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