Mammut Smart HMS 2.0 Screwgate Carabiner

A pear-shaped HMS carabiner with a screw-type lock that secures the gate

A pear-shaped HMS carabiner of the kind commonly used for belaying. The gate is secured with a screw-type lock (screwgate). It has a safety gate designed to keep the carabiner in position and a key-lock nose. It weighs 93 g and measures about 12.0×7.6 cm.

Features

• Breaking strength is 28 kN along the major axis, 11 kN along the minor axis and 6 kN with the gate open.
• The safety gate is a mechanism designed to keep the carabiner in the correct position.
• The nose (the tip where the gate closes) is a key-lock design, shaped to be less likely to snag when you clip and unclip a rope or similar gear.
• It weighs 93 g and measures about 12.0×7.6 cm. It comes in one size.

Recommended for

• Those looking for an HMS screwgate carabiner for belaying
• Those who want an HMS-type carabiner with a safety gate
• Those who want a key-lock nose that is less likely to snag when clipping and unclipping the rope

Pros and things to consider

Pros

• The key-lock nose is shaped to be less likely to snag when you clip and unclip the rope.
• The screw-type lock lets you secure the gate in the closed position.
• The construction is designed to make belaying smoother and to improve durability.

Things to consider

• The breaking strength with the gate open is 6 kN, lower than the 28 kN along the major axis.
• At 93 g, the weight may matter when you want to keep your gear as light as possible.
• Because it uses a screw-type lock, you have to turn the lock each time you open or close the gate.

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 28 kN along the major axis, 11 kN along the minor axis and 6 kN with the gate open. The major axis value is for the long direction of the carabiner, and the minor axis value is for the short direction.

Q. What are the weight and size?

A. The weight is 93 g and the size is about 12.0×7.6 cm. It comes in one size only.

Q. What shape is an HMS carabiner?

A. It is a pear-shaped carabiner that is wider on one side, and it is commonly used for belaying. This one has a screwgate, and the nose is a key-lock design.

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.