Panic snap

A panic hook is a closure, in contrast to the carabiner even under heavy train yet is easy to open. It is used in agriculture and in equestrian sport as a security instrument eg driving of horses. Afraid, for example, a horse, so you can open the panic hook in an emergency and release the horse with it. Furthermore, a panic hook is used in Canicross to any " quick disconnect ".

Use in BDSM

Also in the field BDSM panic hooks are used regularly. Specifically, in a circulatory collapse one of the parties, they shall ensure that the corresponding connection at any time even under high tensile loads ( for example, the weight of the bottom ) can be opened with one hand.

Assessment

Their use is highly controversial. Panic hook from the equestrian are not intended for vertical loads. Jay Wiseman, author of BDSM books, argues against their use. If a separating under load or dischargeable connection can be established, so he advises the use of pulleys, improvised pulleys or snap shackles from the sport of sailing.