Black Diamond GridLock Screwgate Carabiner

With its revolutionary, patent pending design made possible by our in house hot forge, the Black Diamond GridLock Screwgate eliminates the dangers of cross loading. Designed specifically for belaying, the intuitive, easy to use GridLock isolates the belay loop behind its uniquely shaped gate, thereby keeping the carabiner in its proper orientation. The GridLock's I beam spine transitions into a large, rounded rope bearing surface for maximum strength and smooth rope feeding. Simply put, you'll never have to deal with a shifting, cross loaded belay carabiner again. Hot forged construction Patent pending design eliminates cross loading while belaying I beam spine transitions into a rounded, large rope bearing surface Intuitive and easy to use design Screwgate sleeve Made in the USA Weight: 76 g 2.7 oz Closed Gate Strength: 22 kN 4.946 lbf Open Gate Strength: 8 kN 1,798 lbf Minor Axis Strength: 7 kN 1,574 lbf Gate Opening: 21 mm .83 in