How to Choose Carabiners

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Specially designed for climbers seeking lasting gear, the aluminum Petzl Djinn bent gate carabiner has wide rope and anchor contact surfaces to limit rope drag and boost rope and carabiner durability.
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View all Petzl Carabiners| Best Use | Climbing |
|---|---|
| Carabiner Type | Non-locking |
| Gate Type | Bent-gate |
| Gate Open Clearance | 24 millimeters |
| Strength Major Axis Closed | 23 kilonewtons |
| Strength Major Axis Open | 9 kilonewtons |
| Strength Minor Axis | 8 kilonewtons |
| Dimensions | Unavailable |
| Weight | 45 grams |
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Great new carabiner. The way the gate mates with frame is nice and smooth. I have had no issues with it grabbing/snagging rope or other gear the way older style bent gate carabiners did. The frame is pre-notched for rope similar to how a used carabiner will develop a channel, the plus to this being manufactured into it is that the notch is reinforced. The spring rebound is as strong after three weeks of regular use as it was new. (To be expected) the spring mechanism is even pre-greased, something I’ve not seen before. Over all a great carabiner that would be useful in any climbing rack.
Petzl once again made a great carabiner that is perfect for multiple applications. As the end to sling it has a clean, open shape allowing for easy clipping. It also makes an excellent carabiner to hold a water bottle on your belt or pack.
The nose makes the carabiner easy to clip/unclip from the harness easily. It is easy to throw it on a bolt. However, it is a little heavy so I wouldn't put it on an alpine. I also found the gate just a smidge more smooth than other solid gates meaning sometimes my thumb would slip off opening it which wasn't a huge problem but a mild annoyance.
This carabiner is lightweight, fits in the hand well, and has a snappy gate. Honestly, there's not much improvement to be made by carabiners these days but this one gets the job done for when it's needed such as for my case, using it as a utility carabiner for gear.