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A slightly larger, modernized, auto-lock version of the popular Element carabiner, the Metolius Element Auto Lock carabiner is a great choice for belaying or building anchors.
Imported.
View all Metolius Carabiners| Best Use | Climbing |
|---|---|
| Carabiner Type | Locking |
| Gate Type | Auto-lock |
| Gate Open Clearance | 21 millimeters |
| Strength Major Axis Closed | 28 kilonewtons |
| Strength Major Axis Open | 8 kilonewtons |
| Strength Minor Axis | 9 kilonewtons |
| Dimensions | 101.6 x 63.5 x 10.2 millimeters |
| Weight | 74.2 grams |
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It's a little heavy, and pretty hard to open, but for my use (toprope master point) the hard to open thing is good - I can set an anchor and use it all day, confident that no matter what we do, we couldn't possibly unlock this accidentally.
Just so everyone knows, the actual orange color is a lighter shade than it seems in this picture. It really isnt hard to adjust the color accurately, not sure how companies always mess that up. But anyways, still works well!
I purchased this to replace the heavy steel One that came on my hunting fall harness. It is quick To secure and release while 20’ up in a tree. I trust it with my safety.
Needed another one. Happy with then others I've purchased previously.