Who it's for

  • Climbers prioritizing maximum safety and reliability in critical systems.
  • Professionals and enthusiasts needing robust connectors for heavy-duty applications.
  • Users seeking stable and secure connections for their belay and rappel devices.

Who should skip it

  • Climbers needing rapid gate manipulation in dynamic or emergency situations.
  • Alpinists and multi-pitch climbers focused on minimizing every gram of gear.
  • Budget-conscious climbers looking for more economical carabiner solutions.

Performance breakdown

Locking Security

The Ball Lock mechanism offers reliable, intuitive security for critical connections.

Excellent

Weight Efficiency

Aluminum construction keeps your rack light without sacrificing essential structural integrity.

Excellent

Snag Resistance

Keylock nose design ensures smooth clipping and unclipping without gear hang-ups.

Excellent

Handling Ergonomics

Asymmetrical shape fits naturally in the hand for confident, one-handed operation.

Excellent

Strength-to-Weight Ratio

H-shaped cross-section maximizes durability while keeping the overall profile lean.

Excellent

Versatility

Ideal geometry for connecting diverse hardware like descenders and positioning lanyards.

Excellent

Key Specs

Material

Aluminum

Weight

75 grams

Major Axis Strength

27 kN

Minor Axis Strength

8 kN

Open Gate Strength

7 kN

Gate Opening

25 mm

Shape

D shape

Locking Mechanism

Ball Lock

Keylock

Yes

Certifications

CE EN 362, 12275 type B, EAC, NFPA 2500 Technical Use, XF 494 : FZL-G-Q, GB/T 23469 / B

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