I have been using Kitezillas tube sliding on the gate method for years commercial fishing in Alaska and it NEVER failed to keep line out of the carabiners. It is much easier to work with than locking snaps. In an emergency there was no time to twist off the locking mechanism. The key is to have just enough friction to be able to slide it on the gate but not enough to let it slip on its own. I have used clear plastic hose and garden hoses depending on the application. It is also an inexpensive fix, which is half the beauty.kitezilla wrote:If you decide to stick with that open gated snap shackle, then at least do one of many possible modifications to it as described here:
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