How to Choose Carabiners

A screwgate carabiner that doesn't sacrifice on strength, the DMM Phantom is a lightweight, compact locking carabiner that lets you lighten up your climbing tool bag.
Imported.
View all DMM CarabinersBest Use | Climbing |
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Carabiner Type | Locking |
Gate Type | Screw-lock |
Gate Open Clearance | 15 millimeters |
Strength Major Axis Closed | 24 kilonewtons |
Strength Major Axis Open | 9 kilonewtons |
Strength Minor Axis | 9 kilonewtons |
Dimensions | 94 x 54 millimeters |
Weight | 42 grams |
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A compact and I believe one of the lightest full strength screwgates available at 42g. They are compact and have a smaller gate clearance than many screw gates but have a great mechanism and feel in use. Can feel a little small if trying to manhandle them in winter whilst wearing gloves but still usable. Excellent for a number of purposes: clipping gear or bolts when building belays or top rope anchors, attaching a guide mode belay device to the anchor, securing a French prussik to the harness loop for a third hand abseiling, etc. I carry them for basically any purpose that doesn’t need an HMS carabiner. Still made in Wales too, which is cool.
I've tried out quite a few carabiners for building top rope anchors and for using with my PAS. I've found this one fits really well into the bolts and you can often two of these plus a chain or rap ring into one bolt
I’ve been trying out various carabiners and this is among the best I’ve used. Very crisp and smooth motion. No squeaks and relatively light. A little pricey, but this is what I’ll be buying and using.
This is my go to carabiner for my PAS system and toprope anchor system attachment. It super lightweight & fits super easily into the bolts on the wall.
This carabiner is really well-made. The materials are top-notch and the moving parts are effortless to use.
I bought this unseen based on weight. Now that I have it in my hand, I don't like it. It's too small to do the things you want a locker for - clipping a bail of sling material and capturing multiple ropes and slings at an anchor. A Pure Slider is superior for on lead. This leaves me wondering what this biner is really good for. I'm going to use it in high-wear TR anchors just so I can wear it out and get rid of it.