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A couple of years ago Black Diamond set out to create a state-of-the-art biner that’s both superbly clippable and easily cleanable. The result? The new Positron Carabiner…and boy are you gonna love it. With a “dual-trac” gate that’s equipped with two railed edges and a broad, faceted surface—you can kiss finger slippage goodbye and consider hard clips a non-issue from now on. We’ve paired this unique gate with a keylock nose, so that snag-ridden route-cleaning experiences are now a thing of the past. The Positron’s functional shape is easy to hold—and its bow back, smooth spring and deep basket make it the most versatile clipping, racking and anchoring biner you’ll ever get your hands on.
Black Diamond designed the Positron Anodized Carabiner to bring the anti-snag benefits of a keylock biner to the ‘working class' climber. There simply isn't another keylock biner on the market that can rival the Positron in terms of quality, design, and value. This season the Positron features a solid (non dual-trac) keylock gate, an anodized body…and a lower price. The Positron's keylock nose doesn't snag on pro, ropes, or slings—which translates to easier clips and reduces the chance of open-gate failure. Plus, cleaning overhanging routes is a breeze with the Postiron. The functional shape of the Positron makes it easy to hold, and its bowed back, smooth action, and deep basket add up to make this the most versatile clipping, racking and anchoring biner ever. Bent and straight gate versions available.–Vendor
The Positron is equipped with a round keylock gate that's easy to clip and remove on steep sport routes. The versatile keylock feature on the Positron's gate eliminates the nose getting caught on the hanger if a clip is just barely in reach. This non-snagging biner is also excellent for racking wired pro. A proven performer that is strong, durable and easy to use.
This carabiner's round keylock gate is easy to clip and remove on steep sport routes.
| Closed Gate Strength: | 25 kN (5620 lbf) |
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| Country of Origin: | United States |
| Gate Opening: | 22 mm (0.866 inch) |
| Gate Type: | Solid |
| Gate open clearance: | 22 millimeters |
| Locking: | No |
| Major Axis Strength: | 25 kN |
| Material: | Aluminum |
| Minor Axis Strength: | 8 kN (1798 lbf) |
| Open Gate Strength: | 8 kN (1798 lbf) |
| Recommended Use: | No-snag climbing. |
| Rope Bearing Surface: | 8.5 mm (0.335 inch) |
| Shape: | Bent, Straight |
| Strength major axis closed: | 25 kilonewtons |
| Strength major axis open: | 8 kilonewtons |
| Warranty: | 1 year |
| Weight: | 49 g (1.7 oz) |
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 | Black Diamond Anodized Positron Bent | $8.50 |
 | Black Diamond Positron Straight Carabiner | $7.95 |
 | Black Diamond Positron Anodized Carabiner (Cosmetic 2nd) | $6.80 |
 | Black Diamond Positron Screwgate | $10.95 - $11.95 |
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I need more of these now! | |
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Since I got these, every time I reach for a biner I'm looking for a Positron. I don't think I can own enough of them. I don't understand why the companies still make the old style gates. The keylock makes it snag free so they are perfect for all types of climbing. They don't get hung up on webbing or bolts so cleaning is a lot easier while you are still pumped. They are light (however not the lightest) for the people trying to maximize every ounce. | |
| Matthew A. Toebbe at Backcountry.com on 11/18/2008 | |
Durable, good product | |
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| I bought a couple of these to use for a daisy chain. I have been very impressed with how durable they are. The only thing I have found is when you are clipping in to make a cordelette they can be a little bit of a pain to unclip from the anchor when another biner is clipped in the anchor as well. I have also used them for other purposes and they work great. | |
| Xtreme Trekker at REI on 05/06/2008 | |
Light and tough | |
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I recently upgraded all my runners with the Positron and I'm completely sold on them. Aside from lightening up my trad rack they are very easy to engage, easy motion for clipping gear and like the Petzl Spirit which pioneered the lack of the "C" on the open end the Positron wont catch on your runner when you're unclipping it to lengthen and then need to clip back in to the rope. Super smooth. | |
| Kendall Card at Backcountry.com on 10/12/2007 | |
Works well enough | |
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I use these little things as additional tool hooks, and for that purpose they work nicely. I generally carry two: one for my knife and one empty in case I'll have to hang something into it fast. They also act as a nice little backup for climbing, especially in icy/snowy conditions. When the primary carabiners have their rollable locks frozen useless I'll take one of these off my belt and switch to using it. | |
| polaria at Backcountry.com on 03/24/2006 | |
Keylock is key though could be lighter | |
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| This keylock or straight nose biner makes clipping into or cleaning from the bolt a cinch. I have 8 of BD's Hotwire draws with this biner on the bolt side. At 49 grams, it's not as light as Mammut's Element Key Lock biner (43g) so it only gets 4 stars but it's still a great biner. | |
| Sigs at REI on 04/30/2009 | |
handlepower | |
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The Positron isn't the lightest beiner you can buy, but it has my favourite when it comes to handling with gloves on and easy grabbing when you're climbing on your limit. Big plus is indeed the smooth keylock. I would also recommend the Screwlock version of this beiner as an overall light screwgate beiner. | |
| basvdploeg2222882 at Backcountry.com on 06/18/2008 | |
Good Stuff | |
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High Quality. Light- Smooth - Stron - Keyless | |
| Nick Bonner at Backcountry.com on 03/20/2009 | |
Solid | |
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A classic. Theres no C to get you runner or the bolt caught on. There is nothing worse than being on lead 10 feet above your last piece trying to get you next piece in and your runner is all caught in the gate. This carabeiner solves that problem. | |
| frosted79 at Backcountry.com on 07/07/2008 | |
Biner in the house | |
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I've been super pleased with all the BD climbing gear I've purchased so far. This is only my second summer of climbing but I feel confident having a quality extra Biner for my future lead climb that doesn't pan out. | |
| Joel Brazle at Backcountry.com on 08/04/2008 | |
Hard working biner | |
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| Good biner. It is really nice to rack up gear on, no pins or angles to snag your nylon. When seconding an ice rout it's gate lends itself useful while racking up ice screws. This is a good one! | |
| Chris from SoCO at REI on 10/03/2008 | |
