The 6 Best Locking Carabiners | Tested & Rated - GearLab
2024年1月23日 · The 15 lockers tested in this review include six different styles of locking mechanism: the classic screw lock, three double-action twist auto-lockers (Petzl Sm'D, Petzl Freino, and Black Diamond RockLock Twistlock), a triple-action twist auto-locker (Edelrid HMS Bulletproof), a sliding locker (Edelrid Pure Slider), a screw gate with plastic ...
Black Diamond Vaporlock Magnetron Review | Tested - GearLab
2019年1月8日 · Auto-locking carabiners ensure that the gate is always locked, and for that reason are simply more secure than lockers that need a human to lock them closed. For anyone who needs or wants the most secure type of locking carabiner, we recommend the Black Diamond Vaporlock Magnetron as the best auto-locker available.
Locking Carabiner Buying Guide - GearLab
2019年8月15日 · Black Diamond makes auto-locking carabiners that use small magnets on either side of the nose to hold the gate closed. To open the gate, simply depress the lever armed triggers on either side of the gate to disengage the magnets, and then open.
Petzl Freino Review | Tested & Rated - GearLab
The Petzl Frieno is an auto-locking carabiner designed for use while belaying. It has a metal spur that splits off the outside of the spine into a hook shape, paired with a spring loaded wire gate. It has a metal spur that splits off the outside of the spine into a hook shape, paired with a spring loaded wire gate.
DMM Rhino Review | Tested & Rated - GearLab
2019年8月15日 · The DMM Rhino looks just like almost any other standard HMS or pear style locking carabiner, but has the small little “horn” added to the outside of the spine that effectively blocks devices such as GriGris from rotating around onto the spine. Combined with a wide and flat crotch that allows the thick, flat webbing of a belay loop to sit ...
Petzl Sm'D Twist-Lock Review | Tested & Rated - GearLab
This carabiner's price varies depending on what type of gate locking mechanism you choose, with the twist-lock and triact-lock costing more than the simpler screw gate. While you may have to shell out a couple of extra dollars for a twist-lock, we think the peace of mind that comes from having an auto-locking carabiner is more than worth it.
Black Diamond RockLock Twistlock Review | Tested - GearLab
2020年4月15日 · The Black Diamond RockLock Twistlock is a large, HMS/pear shaped locker that is easy to use and handle and provides solid gate security with its auto-locking, double-action gate mechanism. Made of thick, round stock, this biner has a large, round basket that works great for anything you could possibly need to use it for, and is effective at ...
Black Diamond GridLock Magnetron Review | Tested - GearLab
2019年8月15日 · The Black Diamond GridLock Magnetron is a belay specific locker that uses magnetic technology in the gate to create an auto-locking system that is quite a bit different than most standard twist locks. In order to open the gate, you must squeeze two lever arms, one on each side of the gate, which releases the magnetic grip with the nose.
DMM Phantom Review | Tested & Rated - GearLab
2019年1月9日 · Ease of Unlocking and Locking. The DMM Phantom Screwgate obviously requires one to screw the gate in order to lock it or unlock it. This task takes more time than auto-lockers to close, without doubt, but also generally takes more time to open as well.
Edelrid Pure Slider Review | Tested & Rated - GearLab
2019年1月9日 · The Edelrid Pure Slider is a light and compact auto-locking carabiner that is designed, and thrives, while being used on the sharp end. Traversing climbs or pitches where the crux comes above only a single piece leaves one exposed in the random event that the rope comes unclipped from the protection, something which has happened to countless ...