Thank you so much for sharing your feedback with us! We completely understand that the clip may not be the ideal attachment for all skiers, but we're happy to hear that the carabiner worked well for your needs! When designing the 5 Watt Radio, we kept new adventure sports in mind. For some sports, our Steel Gator Clip is preferred, as it provides stability when clipped to a pack in bumpy terrain. However, we wanted to offer a carabiner attachment option at an affordable price for those who prefer it. We’re sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused. As you discovered, we do have two options for carabiner attachments: the Trango Quantum ultralight climbing carabiner and the Trango Triton corrosion-resistant locking carabiner. Thanks again for your input—we really appreciate you being a part of the Rocky Talkie community!