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Black Diamond GridLock Belay Screwgate Locking Carabiner

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    Black Diamond GridLock Belay Screwgate Locking Carabiner

    • $19.95
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    Item # 812096

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    The hot-forged Black Diamond GridLock Belay Screwgate locking carabiner has a patent-pending design that keeps the 'biner properly oriented while you're belaying.

    • GridLock design keeps the 'biner properly oriented on your belay loop to avoid cross loading
    • I-beam spine transitions into a rounded rope-bearing surface for smooth belaying and rappelling
    • Hot-forging process allows the metal to be moved around and formed into intricate shapes; these shapes can ease handling and reduce weight
    • Screwgate sleeve locks the Black Diamond GridLock Belay carabiner

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

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    Item 812096

    Black Diamond GridLock Belay Screwgate Locking Carabiner Specs
    Specification
    Description
    Best use
    Climbing
    76 grams
    Locking carabiner
    Screw-lock
    22 kilonewtons
    8 kilonewtons
    7 kilonewtons
    21 millimeters
    Weight
    Carabiner type
    Gate type
    Strength major axis closed
    Strength major axis open
    Strength minor axis
    Gate open clearance

    Black Diamond GridLock Belay Screwgate Locking Carabiner Customer Reviews

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    Black Diamond GridLock Belay Screwgate Locking Carabiner
     
    4.0

    (based on 11 reviews)

    82%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Simple (5)
    • Quick to open (4)
    • Scratch resistant (3)

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Climbing (12)
      • Long climbs (6)
        • Reviewer Profile:
        • Avid climber (6), Casual/ recreational (4)
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No (11)

      Reviewed by 11 customers

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      2.0

      Disappointed

      By summitboarder

      from Boulder, CO

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

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      Pros

        Cons

        • Annoying
        • Tedious

        Best Uses

          Comments about Black Diamond GridLock Belay Screwgate Locking Carabiner:

          I was very excited to purchase the product. I thought the concept of the carabiner that wouldn't cross load was fantastic. Using it for the first time, I was very disappointed to find how non-user friendly this carabiner was. It took a great deal more time to set up my belay, made me nervous about dropping my grigri, and overall didn't sit right with me.

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          4.0

          Must have

          By Where is Chris

          from Front Royal, VA

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

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          Pros

          • Lightweight
          • Simple

          Cons

          • Could use an autolock

          Best Uses

          • Indoor climbing
          • Long Climbs
          • Outdoor climbing

          Comments about Black Diamond GridLock Belay Screwgate Locking Carabiner:

          I was having issues using a normal Carabiner with an ATC Guide and GRIGRI at times; crossload. So to be a better belayer and to be SAFE, I got this product.

          It's very lightweight and easy to use, but I found using a grigri the normal way could lead to crossload. To avoid this, I flipped the gridlock around so the grigri is in the narrow area.

          Other than that, it is a must have but wish it was autolocked.

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          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          3.0

          Not sold on it

          By traverpen

          from The No-Town, Ca

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

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          Pros

          • Safe to use

          Cons

          • Not simple
          • Slow
          • Tedious

          Best Uses

          • Roped Soloing
          • Sport climbs

          Comments about Black Diamond GridLock Belay Screwgate Locking Carabiner:

          I found this tedious to set up, especially on larger belay loops. I definitely ditto the comments about alpine/multi-pitch climbs and the increased likelihood of dropping your belay device. 4 People called it simple, but it is not simple compared to a regular belay 'biner. I'd like to try the DMM set up and wish REI carried it.

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          5.0

          You Can't Just Buy One

          By aastigger

          from Chicago, IL

          About Me Avid Climber

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          Pros

          • Awesome
          • Quick to open

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Long Climbs
            • Outdoor climbing
            • Sprint Climbs

            Comments about Black Diamond GridLock Belay Screwgate Locking Carabiner:

            Got this bad boy for belaying... Loved it so much, got another to attach to my personal anchor. It's great that one end of the carabiner can be designated for only one task.

            It's 100% for the personal anchor and about 95% for a belay carabiner. The only issue I have with it as a belay carabiner is that getting the belay loop out of the bottom part of the biner can be a wee bit tricky.

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            4.0

            excellent, except for two things.

            By will dodge

            from albuquerque nm

            About Me Avid Climber

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            Pros

            • Quick to open
            • Scratch resistant
            • Simple

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Bouldering
              • Indoor climbing
              • Long Climbs
              • Outdoor climbing

              Comments about Black Diamond GridLock Belay Screwgate Locking Carabiner:

              I love this carabiner! Thanks Black Diamond!
              the only things i think it lacks are
              1.) make a twist-lock version!
              2.) if you dont get the belay loop into the small opening by mistake, and it "Flipps" while belaying, the rope is now running on the outside of the spine-keeper thing and can get stuck or is running over a sligntly sharp edge! Make sure the
              belay loop is inside the smaller area! BD could make this spine a lot smoother just in case this happens, or make that little spine "spring loaded".

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              (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              Great addition to rack

              By sg29651

              from Fort Collins, CO

              About Me Casual/ Recreational

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              Pros

              • Doesnt turn on you
              • Little weight
              • Smooth on rappelbelay

              Cons

              • Tough clipping in

              Best Uses

                Comments about Black Diamond GridLock Belay Screwgate Locking Carabiner:

                I great belay/rappel biner

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                (1 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                4.0

                Great light solution

                By jonnymtman

                from Colorado

                About Me Avid Climber

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                Pros

                • Extra safety
                • Lightweight
                • Simple

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Indoor climbing
                  • Sport climbs

                  Comments about Black Diamond GridLock Belay Screwgate Locking Carabiner:

                  Thought this was a gimick until I handled one. Over all it is smaller and lighter than the BD Rocklock. The added safety is a great bonus to traditional lockers, and much lighter than other brand's solutions.
                  With that said after using it for a month I will not take it alpine climbing because it adds to the potential of accidentally dropping your belay device and/or opening on your harness.

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                  (1 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  4.0

                  Extra step, reap the rewards

                  By ROCKofGLOVE

                  from SoCAL

                  About Me Avid Climber

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                  Pros

                  • Peace of mind
                  • Safe

                  Cons

                  • Frustrating

                  Best Uses

                  • Single Pitch

                  Comments about Black Diamond GridLock Belay Screwgate Locking Carabiner:

                  I feel like a fool as everyone watches me fiddling around trying to setup to belay, opening, reopening the gate, over and over again to get everything where it needs to be, but in the end, my climber knows he/she's got a bomber belay.

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                  4.0

                  Great Biner!

                  By Gloves

                  from Spokane, Wa

                  About Me Competitive Climber

                  See all my reviews

                  Pros

                  • Quick to open
                  • Scratch resistant

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Indoor climbing
                    • Long Climbs
                    • Outdoor climbing

                    Comments about Black Diamond GridLock Belay Screwgate Locking Carabiner:

                    Found this just browsing around and thought i would give it a try. I am not disappointed in anyway. Its simple and easy and stays correctly orientated. Takes away the fear of cross loading. All the weight stays on the spine which i love to have for my biners. Locking this has been easy an so far no problems. Overall an amazing biner.

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                    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                     
                    5.0

                    Best Belay Carabiner Yet

                    By Duane Idaho Climber

                    from Elba, ID

                    About Me Avid Climber

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                    Pros

                    • Safe to use
                    • Simple
                    • Stays Centered

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Indoor climbing
                      • Long Climbs
                      • Outdoor climbing
                      • Toprope Self Belay

                      Comments about Black Diamond GridLock Belay Screwgate Locking Carabiner:

                      This is the best belay carabiner design I've ever used. It stays perfectly centered and is easy to use. I spend a lot of time solo climbing. Combining the Gridlock with a Petzl minitraction provides maximum security and a great feel when top roping alone.

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