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Type of Gate					Straight	Bent


Open Gate Strength					9.5 kN	9.5 kN
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Minor Axis Strength					10 kN	10 kN
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Features	1 kN = 225 lbs of force Strength Closed: 30 kN Strength Open: 9 kN Weight: 111 g Material: Aluminum Gate Opening: 20 mm	Key-Lock nose allows quicker and smoother placement Duable biner for hard use Straight gate closure system Breaking load lengthwise: 23kN Breaking load open 8 Breaking load across: 8 Optimally suitable for Classical Alpinism, Multipitch Rockclimbing, Sportsclimbing, also suitable for Mixed- and Iceclimbing	Compact, pear-shaped design Workhorse belay biner for an exceptional price Perfect for our BRD, munter hitch and other belay devices Individually tested to 11 kN (2473 lbf) Strength: 23 kN (5170 lbf) CE/UIAA certified Weight: 2.5oz / 73g	Wiregate closure Compact, full function design Closed gate: 24kN (5395lbf) Open Gate: 8kN (1798lbf) Minor Axis: 7kN (1574lbf) 9.4mm rope-bearing surface 1.3oz/ 36g	Anodized and non-anodized Zicral aluminum Snag-free keylock gate system Designed to meet CE/UIAA standards 20 mm. gate opening Strength is 23 kN along long axis, 10 kN along the short axis and 9.5 kN with the gate open Weight: 49 g.	Anodized and non-anodized aluminum Bent gate design facilitates clipping into rope Designed to meet CE/UIAA standards 20 mm. gate opening Strength is 23 kN along long axis, 10 kN along the short axis and 9.5 kN with the gate open Weight: 49 g.	Hot forged Weight: 0.88 oz. (25 g) Strength: 23 kN (5175 lbf) CE/UIAA certified		1 kN = 225 lbs of force Strength Closed: 22 kN Strength Open: 6 kN Weight: 65 g Material: Aluminum Gate Opening: 15 mm	Breaking load lengthwise: 23 kN Breaking load across: 9 kN Breaking load open: 8 kN One of the lightest carabiners on the market Wiregate resists icing over Weight: 27 g.	Breaking Strength in KN: 24 Breaking load across: 8 Breaking load open: 8 Breaking load lengthwise: 23 Closure system: Screw gate Weight:43g	1 kN = 225 lbs of force Strength Closed: 53 kN Strength Open: 14 kN Weight: 218 g Material: Steel Gate Opening: 24 mm	1 kN = 225 lbs of force Strength Closed: 65 kN Strength Open: 24 kN Weight: 269 g Material: Steel Gate Opening: 22 mm	1 kN = 225 lbs of force Strength Closed: 72 kN Strength Open: 22 kN Weight: 283 g Material: Steel Gate Opening: 12 mm	Deep basket reduces fumbly index clips Locking gate reduces chance of open-gate failure Easy to hold funtional shape	Square hinge end holds belay loop securely in place Slightly curved spine maximizes gate opening Keylock nose prevents snagging One-hand operable	Large internal space to accommodate both finger and rope Does not freeze up in winter conditions Flat gate-to-rope interface	Breaking load lengthwise: 24 kN Breaking load across: 10 kN Breaking Load open: 7 kN Designed for alpine use small size Completely usable for HMS belaying and other safety Weight: 58 g	Wiregate closure system Breaking load lengthwise in kN 23 Breaking load open 8 Breaking load across 8 Optimally suitable for Sportsclimbing, suitable for Classical Alpinism, Multipitch Rockclimbing, Mixed- and Iceclimbing 37g	Breaking load lengthwise: 23 kN Breaking load across: 8 kN Breaking load open: 8 kN Key Lock nose allows quicker and smoother placement Weight: 43 g	Key-Lock nose allows quicker and smoother placement Duable biner for hard use Straight gate closure system Breaking load lengthwise in kN 23, Breaking load open 8, Breaking load across 8 Optimally suitable for Classical Alpinism, Multipitch Rockclimbing, Sportsclimbing, also suitable for Mixed- and Iceclimbing	Breaking load lengthwise: 25 kN Breaking load across: 8 kN Breaking Load open: 8 kN Weight: 84 g
Locking					No	No
Weight					49 g	49 g
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Anodized					No	No
Major Axis Strength					23 kN	23 kN
GLOSSARY OF TERMS Major Axis Strength kN = 224.8 lb. force Open Gate Strength kN = 224.8 lb. force Minor Axis Strength kN = 224.8 lb. force