For a carabiner that lives in harmony with our belay device, we look to the Black Diamond GridLock Screwgate Carabiner. The innovative belay retainer keeps the carabiner in its proper orientation as we give our partner a catch, no more dangerous cross-loading. The unique pear shape keeps our system streamlined while still giving plenty of room and a smooth surface for a Munter hitch. From icy alpine sends to sandy desert routes, the screwgate remains operational, never freezing or gunking up.
Price: $18.71 from Backcountry
| Merchant | Price | |
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| $18.71 | Visit Store |
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: ""I reach for this biner anytime I’m belaying because its isolation feature actually works—my belay loop stays captured so the carabiner can’t twist or cross-load. The hot-forged shape feels dialed, the screwgate...
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"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""I use the GridLock Triple Lock when I want absolute confidence that my belay carabiner won’t rotate. The internal wiregate locks the belay loop in place really cleanly, and the triple-action gate is surprisingly...