Mammut Crag Key Lock Carabiner

A key-lock carabiner with a bent gate that makes clipping the rope easier

A carabiner suited to clipping (putting the rope into the carabiner) in sport climbing. It has a bent gate that curves inward, and the nose is a key-lock design (a shape that is less likely to snag where the gate closes). It weighs 47 g and measures about 10.0×6.0 cm.

Features

• Breaking strength is 24 kN along the major axis and 8 kN with the gate open.
• The bent gate curves inward, a shape that makes it easier to clip the rope in.
• The nose (the tip where the gate closes) is a key-lock design, shaped so that the point where the gate closes is less likely to snag.
• It weighs 47 g and measures about 10.0×6.0 cm. It comes in one size, and the color we carry is Ultramarine.

Recommended for

• Those who want to make clipping the rope smoother in sport climbing
• Those who prioritize ease of clipping and want a bent gate
• Those who want a key-lock nose that is less prone to snagging

Pros and things to consider

Pros

• Because the gate is bent, it is easy to clip the rope in.
• The key-lock nose makes the point where the gate closes less likely to snag.
• Its breaking strength values are stated: 24 kN along the major axis and 8 kN with the gate open.

Things to consider

• The breaking strength with the gate open is 8 kN, lower than the 24 kN along the major axis.
• The manufacturer's specifications do not list a minor axis breaking strength, so this value cannot be confirmed.
• The "key lock" in the name refers to the shape of the nose, and no locking mechanism that secures the gate is listed.

Specifications

Dimensions and weights are the manufacturer's published values and may vary slightly.

FAQ

Q. What is the breaking strength?

A. The manufacturer's specifications are 24 kN along the major axis and 8 kN with the gate open. The major axis value is for the long direction of the carabiner, and no minor axis value is listed.

Q. What does "key lock" mean?

A. It is the name for the shape of the nose (the tip where the gate closes), a shape that is less likely to snag where the gate closes. It does not refer to a locking mechanism that secures the gate.

Q. What is a bent gate?

A. It is a gate that curves inward, a shape that makes it easier to clip the rope. The Ultramarine color we carry has this bent gate.

Before you buy

• Genuine MAMMUT product for the Japanese market, sourced through Mammut's distribution in Japan.
• This item is ordered from our supplier after you place your order, then shipped from Japan.
• If it is out of stock at the manufacturer or supplier, delivery may take longer. If a restock is not expected, we may cancel your order. We will contact you by email in either case.
• Ships from Japan by FedEx. For international orders, import duties and taxes are not included; where they apply, FedEx collects them from the recipient on delivery.
• Read the enclosed instructions before use. Follow them for how to use, inspect and when to retire this equipment.
• Climbing and mountaineering are dangerous. Use this equipment only with proper knowledge and training.
• As safety equipment, it cannot be returned or exchanged once used. Please report any initial defect before use.
• Images are for illustration. Colors may look different depending on your screen.
• Specifications and design may change without notice.