Black Diamond Gridlock Screwgate Carabiner

The revolutionary patent-pending screwgate GridLock locking carabiner design from Black Diamond solves the alignment problem - no more annoying fighting with twisted, cross-loaded locking carabiners. The patent-pending feature encloses the safety loop in the lower part of the GridLock, preventing cross-loading. Hot-forged construction. The back in the I-profile runs into a rounded, large rope support surface. Intuitive and user-friendly design. Screw lock system. Patented, innovative design insulates the safety loop to prevent cross-loading. Insulates the safety loop. Breaking load: when the snap is closed: 22 kN, Breaking load: with open snap: 8 kN, Breaking load: transverse axis: 7 kN, snap opening: 21 mm, weight: 76 g

Easy To Use - Isolates the belay loop behind its uniquely shaped gate. I-Beam Spine - Transitions into a large, rounded rope-bearing surface for maximum strength and smooth rope feeding Ergonomic Design - Enables easy locking. Oval Shape - To balance weight, strength and size. Weight - 76g (2.7oz).