Biner Talk

[bonner1040]

I am looking for a small positive locking, or at least auto twist lock (either 2 or 3 action) biner. Do they make anything really small? Like the metolius fs mini

http://www.metoliusclimbing.com/fs_mini_carabiner.html

On another note I have to say that Petzl Tri-Action OK's are the best carabiners on the market and anyone that disagrees is wrong Ok so not wrong but invited to say otherwise...

http://www.backcountry.com/petzl-ok...-F061-DF11-9DA0-002219319097&mr:referralID=NA

 

[pete mctree]

Look at the DMM or ISC ranges. The former especially for smaller stuff. Superior to anything else on the market IMO. I am hard on kit & they handle everything easily

 

[surveyor]

I would like to try these.http://www.petzl.com/en/outdoor/locking-carabiners/attache-3d

 

[bonner1040]

I havent used the hot forged-I beam types but the Attache has always been a top notch biner. They are nice and small too....I have a few screwgates that are really old...and perfectly good.

 

[FJR]

On another note I have to say that Petzl Tri-Action OK's are the best carabiners on the market and anyone that disagrees is wrong Ok so not wrong but invited to say otherwise...

http://www.backcountry.com/petzl-ok...-F061-DF11-9DA0-002219319097&mr:referralID=NA

Nice Guy Dave has recommended the Rock Exotica ORCA's, and ever since I switched, I have been blown away. Some of my very first biners were the Petzl Tri-Act's, solid for sure.

 

[bonner1040]

I have wondered about that ORCA lock, is it easy to pick up? Helpful? Do you see any hazards or risk?

 

[canadianclimber]

I've got this one with the roller and with out. I like both versions.

http://www.treegear.com.au/dmm-revolver-auto-lock-carabiner/

 

[MasterBlaster]

That's a smart looking biner, albeit a tad pricey.

 

[CurSedVoyce]

Yup. the DMM revolver is tiny...

 

[emr]

I've got this one with the roller and with out. I like both versions.

http://www.treegear.com.au/dmm-revolver-auto-lock-carabiner/

Are you using those as your regular everyday biners or just in certain situations?

 

[Tucker943]

I always admire snazzy biners, but can't seem to stray away from good old petzl ball lockers.

 

[MasterBlaster]

I don't even use them, lol...

 

[canadianclimber]

I bought mine locally and they where only $25. Still a little pricey. I originally bought the revolver one for a SRT system I was trying. Now I use it with a sling for a quick redirect when on SRT, nice and smooth.The other one I just use for what ever I need. I just really like the DMM biners. Smoother then the other brands but they do tend to be on the more expensive size. The triple action is very easy to use as well.

 

[bstewert]

Ultra O is my favorite.

 

[treeswan]

I am a rock exotica addict. I love the pull down action. So much easier for me. I don't know about the orca thing, I'd need to hold one and see how it works.

 

[mccauleytree]

I always admire snazzy biners, but can't seem to stray away from good old petzl ball lockers.

I'm with you. Petzl am'd ball lock biners. Its all I have ever used. I love them.

 

[Jack]

+2 ... yeah, like the ball-locks, too ... being able to one hand them with either hand is a big deal sometimes!!!

Although, I have heard some people can't undo them left handed. :roll:

 

[NickfromWI]

I have the ISC gator (I think that's what it is) and it's the smallest auto locker I've seen.

Lemme go take a pic...one sec...

 

[NickfromWI]

Here you go...

 

[NickfromWI]

The real question is...what do you want it for?

 

[bonner1040]

I really like knotless rigging but the rules at work preclude using non locking biners.

 

[NickfromWI]

how bout a snap shackle?

 

[bonner1040]

Thats way too progressive Nick..

 

[NickfromWI]

Oops- my bad. I'll repost in 3 years.

 

[SkwerI]

For knotless rigging you want steel, not aluminum. I found out the hard way when I first began using carabiners for knotless rigging and broke three of them before abandoning all aluminum components in rigging situations. Aluminum won't handle shock loading and impacts like steel, and you won't know if it's going to fail until it fails.

If you want an easy solution with gear readily available at Big Green, then use lanyard snaps. The opening is perfect for clipping onto a half inch rope and it has a nice wide face so you're not stressing the rope where it bends.