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Black Diamond Positron Screwgate Carabiner - Anodized
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Black Diamond Positron Screwgate Carabiner - Anodized

Item # 710216

$11.95

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The unique keylock nose prevents this carabiner from snagging on pro--it's clean and easy to clip!

  • Dual-trac gate and keylock nose present a narrow profile that slips effortlessly into pro
  • Features a strong 25-kN strength rating with wide rope-bearing surface to spread the load
  • Simple screwgate lock with an easy-to-twist knurled finish, no exposed threads to cross
  • Functional shape is easy to hold; deep basket accepts loads of slings and runners

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

Made in USA.

Item 710216

Black Diamond Positron Screwgate Carabiner - Anodized Specs

Specification

Description

Weight56 grams
Strength major axis open8 kilonewtons
Strength major axis closed25 kilonewtons
Gate open clearance21 millimeters

Black Diamond Positron Screwgate Carabiner - Anodized Customer Reviews

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Black Diamond Positron Screwgate Carabiner - Anodized
 
4.6

(based on 7 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Quick to open (6)
  • Simple (5)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Outdoor climbing (5)
    • Long climbs (4)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Avid climber (4)

    Reviewed by 7 customers

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    Mar

    13

    2008

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Brilliant, as good as it gets.

    By Lorenzo

    from Los Angeles, CA

    About Me Avid Climber

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Quick to open
    • Simple
    • Smooth action
    • Snagless nose

    Cons

    • Pricey

    Best Uses

    • Every day every rack
    • Long Climbs
    • Outdoor climbing

    Comments about Black Diamond Positron Screwgate Carabiner - Anodized:

    These are the Mercedes-Benz of locking 'biners. Only Petzl can compete, but theirs are all bigger, bulkier, heavier (and certainly appropriate for plenty of applications). These represent the great majority of my locking 'biner collection, due to their smooth action, snagless, keylock nose, and perfect size. BD's Quicksilver screwgate is about the same, but without that great snagless nose. If you can afford these Positrons, get them!

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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    Apr

    29

    2009

     
    5.0

    Great Medium-Sized Utility Biner

    By Sigs

    from Alexandria, VA

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Quick to open
    • Scratch resistant

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Indoor climbing
      • Long Climbs
      • Outdoor climbing

      Comments about Black Diamond Positron Screwgate Carabiner - Anodized:

      This is the biner I use to clip my personal anchor system into the anchor. I also use it to anchor myself in both the indoor gym as well as outdoors. It's just a great utility biner at the right price.

      • Gift:
      • No

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      Jan

      8

      2009

       
      5.0

      My favorite utility locking biner

      By aikibujin

      from Traveling the world

      About Me Avid Climber

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Quick to open

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Long Climbs
        • Multi-Pitch Climbs
        • Outdoor climbing

        Comments about Black Diamond Positron Screwgate Carabiner - Anodized:

        BD positron lockers are my favorite utility locking biners. It's compact, lightweight for a locking biner, and easy to use with its keylock nose. Other than belaying (I use dedicated belay lockers), I use it almost everywhere that calls for a locker: backing up a rappel, connecting an autoblock belay device to the anchor, anchoring myself on a multi-pitch climb, hooking up to an ascender, etc.

        • Gift:
        • No

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        Jun

        4

        2008

         
        4.0

        good locker but minor snag

        By seannabend

        from MN

        About Me Avid Climber

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Simple

        Cons

        • Gate cuts keylock nose

        Best Uses

        • Daisy chains and anchors

        Comments about Black Diamond Positron Screwgate Carabiner - Anodized:

        These are very nice lockers, relatively low weight and a nice size. I bought it to use on the end of my daisy chain and it works very well for that with one exception. When the gate snaps shut it cuts the keylock nose and creates a bur that snags the dyneema daisy chain. You might want to keep a small file handy to take care of this if it happens with yours. Both that I own have this issue.
        I am still considering purchasing more for anchor building despite this minor flaw.

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        Oct

        22

        2007

         
        4.0

        solid utility biner

        By B the weekend warrior

        from Central Coast, CA

        About Me Professional Guide

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Keylock
        • Quick to open
        • Simple

        Cons

        • Easily scratches

        Best Uses

        • Canyoneering
        • Long Climbs
        • Outdoor climbing

        Comments about Black Diamond Positron Screwgate Carabiner - Anodized:

        I bought five of these. On my first outing it got a cut when forced against the granite. The gauge left a burr that had to be filed down to prevent rope damage. haven't have any issues since

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        Oct

        14

        2007

         
        4.0

        Good locking carabiner

        By ydant

        from Frederick, MD

        About Me Avid Climber

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Large Gate
        • Quick to open
        • Simple

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Outdoor climbing

          Comments about Black Diamond Positron Screwgate Carabiner - Anodized:

          Good inexpensive locking carabiner. Screw gate never binds.

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          Oct

          5

          2007

           
          5.0

          Great!

          By Tiff

          from Fort Bragg, CA

          Pros

          • Quick to open
          • Scratch resistant
          • Simple

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Whitewater Rafting

            Comments about Black Diamond Positron Screwgate Carabiner - Anodized:

            Great for one-handed use, locks and stays locked and it's a good size.

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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