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Personal Lockers for Climbers

Personal lockers are essential in climbing equipment when weight and size must be minimized while maintaining strength. They are commonly used on sling runners and as connection points on belay stances. In a standard 2-person climbing team, most locking carabiners used are personal lockers.

D-Shaped Carabiners

D-shaped carabiners are designed to encourage loading in their strongest orientation by forcing loads toward the carabiner spine. This basic design is further refined by the Offset D carabiner, which extends the top bar and increases internal volume. This improvement enhances handling and compatibility with thick ropes and slings.

Unique Features of the Offset D Carabiner

The nose of this carabiner slots into a groove in the gate, allowing it to achieve full strength without a gate notch. This design creates a clean internal profile that won’t catch on gear, bolts, or slings, making for easier clipping and removal from systems.

Construction and Strength

The Offset D carabiner utilizes I-beam construction techniques to achieve lightweight design without compromising strength. This is accomplished through hot forging, a process that allows metal to be made into complex shapes that enhance functionality.

Technical Specifications

• Gate Opening: 17mm
• Weight: 58g
• Strength: 24kN, 7kN, 9kN

These specifications ensure that the carabiner is lightweight and strong, making it the ideal choice for climbers. By meeting the specific needs of weight-conscious climbers, this carabiner enhances both efficiency and performance.