Clipped on or clipped off?

[Aquamaniac]

As I sat here perusing a few posts, somthing hit me, (no, not the wife this time).

Why do we use the term "clipped off" in the context of clipping something to a D ring?

Should it not be "clipped on"

More importantly, do I have too much spare time, or am I going crazy to post a question such as this?.

 

[Uncle Pug]

First... clipped off... meaning stowed in the off position... not presently in use.

Your name answers your second question.

 

[Aquamaniac]

Seems like the PUG might just have a valid answer there........BUT
is my SPG off whilst it is clipped to my left hip???
I use it whilst it is "clipped off"......

 

[kwesler]

It is not engaged...and therefore not "on" in the sense of "in use"...

hey man, we BOTH have too much time on our hands!

Ken

 

[Aquamaniac]

LOL,
OK OK Guys, I concede.
What was I thinking posting a question like that.!
Let me sit back and see if I cant muster up something a little more grueling.

(damn I wish this script had spel Chex)