
$11.95
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Made in USA.
Item 710216
Specification | Description |
| Weight | 56 grams |
| Strength major axis open | 8 kilonewtons |
| Strength major axis closed | 25 kilonewtons |
| Gate open clearance | 21 millimeters |
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Comments about Black Diamond Positron Screwgate Carabiner - Anodized:
Good inexpensive locking carabiner. Screw gate never binds.
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Comments about Black Diamond Positron Screwgate Carabiner - Anodized:
Great for one-handed use, locks and stays locked and it's a good size.
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