Black Diamond Magnetron RockLock Carabiners.
The Black Diamond Magnetron RockLock Carabiners are an essential safety component for any climbing or rappelling enthusiast. With its trademark Magnetron technology, the gate of the carabiner uses two magnetic arms, with a steel insert in the key lock nose, to hold the load securely and to maintain an interference-free closure. This helps prevent rope snags, for added safety. It is operable with either hand, making it an essential item to have in an emergency, when both your hands may not be free. Designed with a curved spine, its gate opening is maximized to keep you securely in place, while providing the necessary balance. The original RockLock shape makes this carabiner ideal for belaying. The Black Diamond Magnetron RockLock Carabiner is a must-have addition to your climbing gear.
This product can only be shipped to U.S. addresses.
Features:
- Belay loop is held securely in place when 'biner is opened by the square hinge end
- RockLock locking carabiners combine maximum security and ease of use like never before
- Magnetic gate doesn't have components that can freeze shut or clog with sand
- Hot-forged for maximum durability
- The classic Black Diamond RockLock shape is ideal for belaying, making anchors or rappelling
- Innovative design uses 2 magnetic arms in the gate and a steel insert in the nose of the 'biner for secure and simple closure; gate can be opened with 1 hand
- Gate open - 7kN (1574lbf)
- colors may vary upon arrival
- Minor axis - 7kN (1574lbf)
- Gate closed - 24kN (5395lbf)
- Gate opens by depressing the two arms with thumb and forefinger; can be operated with one hand, and design works equally well for right- and left-handers
- Always read and understand the warnings and instructions that accompany your gear.**
- Keylock nose helps prevent your rope from snagging
- Once open, opposing magnetic fields repel the arms to ensure smooth and reliable gate operation
- Key lock nose won't snag on pro, ropes or slings, making the 'biner simple to clip
- Revolutionary magnetic locking gate features two magnetized arms that repel each other when the gate is open but lock shut when they come in contact with the steel insert in the carabiner's nose
- Slightly curved spine of the Black Diamond Magnetron RockLock locking carabiner maximizes the gate opening
- Magnetron Technology uses two magnetic arms in the gate and a steel insert in the carabiner's keylock nose to create an ultra-secure, self-clearing and redundant locking mechanism
The Black Diamond Magnetron RockLock carabiner uses a truly revolutionary gate that locks shut with magnetic tabs instead of a traditional screw gate. The advantages? Nothing to freeze shut in the winter or to clog up with sand, and you can operate the gate with one hand. Not to mention that this gate is significantly faster to open then traditional locking mechanisms. To top it all off, Black Diamond gave the RockLock carabiner a keylock nose that won't snag on gear, slings, or bolts when you tear down your anchor to head up the next pitch.
The Black Diamond Magnetron RockLock locking carabiner uses the power of magnets to give you the security of a locking 'biner with incredible ease of use.
Imported.
| Activity: | Climbing |
|---|---|
| Carabiner Shape: | Modified D |
| Carabiner Size: | Standard |
| Carabiner type: | Locking carabiner |
| Closed Gate Strength: | 24 kN / 5,395 lbf |
| Color: | Mocha with assorted locking arms (purple, green, orange, blue) |
| Country of Origin: | USA |
| Frame Shape: | D |
| Gate Clearance: | 21 mm |
| Gate Closed Strength: | 24 kN |
| Gate Open Strength: | 7 kN |
| Gate Style: | Straight |
| Gate opeining: | 21 mm / 0.83 in |
| Gate open clearance: | 21 millimeters |
| Gate opening: | 21 mm (.83 in) |
| Gate type: | Auto-lock |
| Key Lock Gate: | Yes |
| Locking Mechanism: | Auto-Lock |
| Major Axis Strength: | 7 kN (1,574 lbf) |
| Major Axis Strength (Closed): | 24 kN |
| Major Axis Strength (Open): | 7 kN |
| Major Axis kN: | 24 kN |
| Material: | Aluminium |
| Minor Axis Strength: | 7 kN / 1,574 lbf |
| Minor Axis kN: | 7 kN |
| Open Gate Strength: | 7 kN / 1,574 lbf |
| Open Strength kN: | 7 kN |
| Strength major axis closed: | 24 kilonewtons |
| Strength major axis open: | 7 kilonewtons |
| Strength minor axis: | 7 kilonewtons |
| Type: | Locking |
| Upc, Ean, Isbn: | 793661164821 |
| Weight: | 3.1 oz / 87 g |
| Weight (Grams): | 87 g |
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Black Diamond Magnetron RockLock Reviews:
Positive Reviews:
Fantastic biner; 5 stars if lower price
As one who detaches/reattaches my belay device every time my partner and I swap out the top-rope, I can tell you that switching to the Magnetron has been well worth the investment: it is a single-hand operation that only takes a second; it is a huge time saver, and I love that.
Standing at 5'5, I was worried that it might be too big for me to use the one-handed operation; testing this in the store, I mastered it rather quickly (although I will say that if my hands were slightly larger, it would be easier).
Before buying this biner, I encourage you to try it in the store and make sure it is something you will like rather than buying it thinking you can return it if you don't like it: REI has to destroy any climbing safety gear that someone buys and returns (even if it was never used).
If the price were around $18, I'd give it 5 stars....but at 2.5 times the cost of other biners, I am giving it 4 stars, but a glowing 4 stars indeed.
If you are climbing outdoors, which has many less biner swaps than a gym, I don't know if you'd find the value that great.
Quick One Hand Release Mechanism
The Cons: Price is definitely a factor. It is $15 more than a regular screwgate, and $7 more than a twistlock of the same model. I wouldn't buy this if it weren't for the fact that we do climbs where we rappel 10-15 pitches, and those precious minutes screwing and unscrewing add up. Second, it is a bit more difficult for someone with a small hand to unlock it in a single motion. (It was proven to me by my friend who has smaller hands. She still loves having one, nonetheless.)
Overall, only buy this if you need to get off/on belay/rappell in a hurry. Or if you just want to have the coolest magnetic carabiner around.
Solid performance
The only thing that makes me weary is that you can't tell just by taking a quick look at the carabiner if it is locked. You can only make that assumption without physically testing it, though, it has never failed to lock. In contrast, other auto-lockers and twist locks show a red band around the device when unlocked. Because of this, I am hesitate to give this carabiner to a beginner...then again it is pretty fool proof.
Love them
Great Carabiner
Perfect for the right applications
Fun Biner
So cool.
Magnetrons
Great, easy to use carabiner
Neutral Reviews:
I bought two of these to use canyoneering with my wife as an alternative to screw gates (which can jam up sometimes). We absolutely loved them on the first 3 trips, no problems whatsoever. They work much like an auto locking biner but for some reason are so much more fun to play with (even when not rappelling).
That having been said, on the last two trips I did, both my wife and I had issues with them jamming with sand to the point they either wouldn't open or wouldn't close. Her's especially became ridiculously jammed and even after washing it through clean-ish water vigorously and banging the crap out of it, we couldn't get it to reopen until the very end of the canyon (good thing I always have backups).
If you're not going to be using these for canyoneering or around much sand/grit, then they should work perfectly. But for me and my house, we will still have to buy screw gates.
Not recommended for canyoneering
The concept of the auto-locking mechanism using magnets is a stroke of genius. Super simple and great for one-handed operation. I used it on the end of my rescue sling during swiftwater rescue this summer . My one gripe with this carabiner is the way the mechanism is set up the slightest bit of sand and the gate won't open, not the best for rescue situations. I've also had reports of people using it when ice climbing and a similar problem occurring. Great for a belay biner but I'd discourage any situation where the biner would be on the floor making it more susceptible to having the mechanism be clogged.
