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Black Diamond Magnetron RockLock Locking Carabiner

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    Black Diamond Magnetron RockLock Locking Carabiner

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    The Black Diamond Magnetron RockLock locking carabiner uses the power of magnets to give you the security of a locking 'biner with incredible ease of use.

    • Innovative design uses 2 magnetic arms in the gate and a steel insert in the nose of the 'biner for secure and simple closure; gate can be opened with 1 hand
    • Key lock nose won't snag on pro, ropes or slings, making the 'biner simple to clip
    • Belay loop is held securely in place when 'biner is opened by the square hinge end
    • Slightly curved spine of the Black Diamond Magnetron RockLock locking carabiner maximizes the gate opening

    Please note: Black Diamond products can only be shipped to the U.S. and Mexico.

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    Black Diamond Magnetron RockLock Locking Carabiner Specs
    Specification
    Description
    Best use
    Climbing
    Locking carabiner
    Auto-lock
    21 millimeters
    24 kilonewtons
    7 kilonewtons
    7 kilonewtons
    87 grams
    Carabiner type
    Gate type
    Gate open clearance
    Strength major axis closed
    Strength major axis open
    Strength minor axis
    Weight

    Black Diamond Magnetron RockLock Locking Carabiner Customer Reviews

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    Black Diamond Magnetron RockLock Locking Carabiner
     
    4.9

    (based on 8 reviews)

    100%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Quick to open (7)
    • Simple (7)

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Climbing (12)
      • Long climbs (5)
        • Reviewer Profile:
        • Avid climber (4)
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No (5)

      Reviewed by 8 customers

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      Apr

      17

      2013

       
      5.0

      Safe, Fast, Easy

      By G4

      from COLORADO!

      About Me Avid Climber

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      Pros

      • Quick to open
      • Simple

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Indoor climbing
        • Long Climbs
        • Outdoor climbing

        Comments about Black Diamond Magnetron RockLock Locking Carabiner:

        Took me one day to get the feel. Now I don't use anything else, espeacially for belaying. Device is easy and fast to use, locks and unlocks easily with minimal effort.

        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        Apr

        12

        2013

         
        5.0

        Great Carabiner

        By Jakeness019

        from I travel around the world

        About Me Avid Climber

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        Pros

        • Quick to open
        • Simple
        • So Easy

        Cons

        • Nothing

        Best Uses

        • Bouldering
        • Indoor climbing
        • Long Climbs
        • Outdoor climbing
        • Sprint Climbs

        Comments about Black Diamond Magnetron RockLock Locking Carabiner:

        I got this magnetic carabiner because it was just so fascinating. It locks every time and now I want to use nothing else. The lock is amazing and is so simple. When it comes to teaching others it makes it simple where you don't have to check all the time to make sure it is locked. The lock is still very strong and I actually feel safer using it then a screw gate locking device. I actually plan on buying a few more of these because it is an amazing piece of technology. If you haven't bought one yet, you need to jump on this great device.

        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        Apr

        8

        2013

         
        5.0

        Fun Biner

        By Whogirl1290

        from Raleigh, NC

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

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        Pros

        • Easy to use
        • Fun
        • Quick to open
        • Simple

        Cons

        • Expensive
        • Unnecessarily Fancy Gear

        Best Uses

        • Indoor climbing
        • Long Climbs
        • Outdoor climbing

        Comments about Black Diamond Magnetron RockLock Locking Carabiner:

        I initially bought one of these as a gag for a fellow climber (one that has climbed for 9+ years). At first glance it is a pricey piece of gear that doesn't really improve upon the original screwgate. However, we had a lot of fun using it (we sound like children). But, just pinch and go. Simple, clever and easy to use. So, while I say this is a completely unnecessary purchase, I also say that it is a unique piece of equipment and if you have the extra few dollars to spare, I definitely recommend it.

        • Was this a gift?:
        • Yes

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        Jan

        31

        2013

         
        4.0

        Solid performance

        By Mtn Man Matt

        from Boulder, CO

        About Me Competitive Climber

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        Pros

        • Quick to open
        • Simple

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Indoor climbing
          • Long Climbs
          • Outdoor climbing

          Comments about Black Diamond Magnetron RockLock Locking Carabiner:

          I've been using the Magnetron for a few weeks and have been very pleased. With any new type of technology I'm always a little skeptical of how it will perform in the long-run, and thus far have had no signs that would indicate the locking mechanism could fail.

          The only thing that makes me weary is that you can't tell just by taking a quick look at the carabiner if it is locked. You can only make that assumption without physically testing it, though, it has never failed to lock. In contrast, other auto-lockers and twist locks show a red band around the device when unlocked. Because of this, I am hesitate to give this carabiner to a beginner...then again it is pretty fool proof.

          • Was this a gift?:
          • Yes

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          Jan

          17

          2013

           
          5.0

          great one handed locker

          By secretdestroyers

          from DC metro

          About Me Avid Climber

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          Pros

          • Dual Independent Locks
          • Quick to open
          • Simple
          • Works Well Left-handed

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Indoor climbing
            • Long Climbs
            • Outdoor climbing
            • Rappel Anchor

            Comments about Black Diamond Magnetron RockLock Locking Carabiner:

            I like to use it in the gym for my belay biner & for setting rappell or top rope anchors.

            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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            Jan

            17

            2013

             
            5.0

            A Very Cool Carabiner

            By NOVA Steve

            from Washington, DC

            About Me Avid Climber

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            Pros

            • Cool Factor
            • Quick to open
            • Simple

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Indoor climbing
              • Sprint Climbs

              Comments about Black Diamond Magnetron RockLock Locking Carabiner:

              It's functional, it might be a little bit less of a pain than a screwgate or an autolocker, but really it's just a cool toy.

              • Was this a gift?:
              • No

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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              Jan

              8

              2013

               
              5.0

              A Great, Ergonomic Design

              By Adventro

              from Warsaw, IN

              About Me Casual/ Recreational

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              Pros

              • Quick to open
              • Simple

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Indoor climbing

                Comments about Black Diamond Magnetron RockLock Locking Carabiner:

                A great carabiner that is incredibly fast and simple to use. I highly recommend this carabiner!

                • Was this a gift?:
                • No

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                Nov

                5

                2012

                 
                5.0

                Quick One Hand Release Mechanism

                By ALNROX

                from Los Angeles, CA

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                Pros

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Belaying
                    • Rappelling

                    Comments about Black Diamond Magnetron RockLock Locking Carabiner:

                    The coolness: It can be unlocked in a sigle motion if your hand is large enough. (I have medium sized hands, and I can open it without a problem.) It makes rappelling on a multipich a breeze. And switching belayers has nevere been faster. The greatest concern I think someone would have, is that the carabiner locks in place through the use of magnets. I can assure you that as soon as you use it, you feel how strong and secure the magnets are. The carabiner needs three different actions in a single motion to fully unlock, so the chances of it unlocking on it's own are slim to none.

                    The Cons: Price is definitely a factor. It is $15 more than a regular screwgate, and $7 more than a twistlock of the same model. I wouldn't buy this if it weren't for the fact that we do climbs where we rappel 10-15 pitches, and those precious minutes screwing and unscrewing add up. Second, it is a bit more difficult for someone with a small hand to unlock it in a single motion. (It was proven to me by my friend who has smaller hands. She still loves having one, nonetheless.)

                    Overall, only buy this if you need to get off/on belay/rappell in a hurry. Or if you just want to have the coolest magnetic carabiner around.

                    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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