Pierre Allain always favored the lightweight nature of the climbing gear he invented and manufactured. His favorite materials were high-strength aluminum alloys. His carabiners, descenders, and even some of his pitons were made of aluminum alloys.
↑ 392: Pierre Allain
Made in France [1960s].
Weight: 42 g.
Overall Length: 110 mm.
Effective size: 75x20 mm.
Aluminum alloy.
Stamped on one side with Pierre Allain's "P.A" in an ellipse logo.