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GridLock Screwgate Carabiner

GridLock Screwgate Carabiner

Description

Why We Love the Black Diamond GridLock Screwgate Carabiner

If you're looking for a carabiner that perfectly complements your belay device, the Black Diamond GridLock Screwgate Carabiner is the ideal choice. Its innovative belay retainer ensures that the carabiner stays properly oriented, preventing dangerous cross-loading while catching your partner. The unique pear shape of this carabiner keeps your system streamlined without compromising on space, providing a smooth surface for a Munter hitch. Whether you're conquering icy alpine routes or sandy desert climbs, the screwgate mechanism on this carabiner remains fully operational, never freezing or getting clogged up.

Key Features:

  • Patent-pending carabiner specifically designed to pair with belay devices
  • Reliable screwlock gate that performs well even in wet, cold, and sandy conditions
  • Hot-forged aluminum construction with a partial I-beam build, ensuring durability without adding unnecessary weight
  • Rounded rope-bearing surface that facilitates a smooth feed and minimizes wear on your rope
  • Belay retainer that effectively prevents cross-loading and shifting for enhanced safety

Specs

Material: hot-forged

Gate Type: screwlock

Features: keylock nose, belay retainer

Major Axis Strength: 22kN

Minor Axis Strength: 7kN

Open Gate Strength: 8kN

Gate Opening: 21mm

Claimed Weight: 2.7oz

Activity: climbing

Manufacturer Warranty: limited 1 year

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