cavedoc wrote: for those that use lockers, do you lock them? Sure, if they're autolocks,but for a standard one? I have a locker on both cowstails, but it's mostly so I don't have to think about which is which and I know I have one around if I needed to switch it out. I don't routinely lock it. (putting on flame proof cave suit)
This is why I use a particular type of autolocker. I think a screw lock gate is slow and impractical for crossing rebelays with Euro style rigging. I might even argue that it would be less safe than using a non-locker. Likewise, an autolocking mechanism that requires two hands is also impractical. But with the right type of autolocker you can cross rebelays with the same speed and efficiency as you can with non-lockers, and you have the added security that they can't easily unclip themselves.