The HotForge Bent Gate Carabiner is a modern take on the classic keylock carabiner and is a smooth operator designed for the rope-end of a quickdraw. Its bent gate is super easy to clip and the carabiner also has a huge rope-bearing surface for ultra-durability. Featuring a hot-forged construction, which removes weight where it’s not needed and adds material where durability is key, the HotForge has a deeper basket for better clipping, while the hinge-end basket is flatter to ensure the webbing of quickdraws stays put. The larger rope bearing surface adds durability not only for the carabiner, but for your rope as well, while the flats on the gate reduce the likelihood of the gate opening accidentally. Finally, Black Diamond has updated and optimized the nose geometry to allow for efficient clipping and unclipping from bolts.
FEATURES:
- Hot-Forged for lighter-weight construction
- Larger rope-bearing surface for added durability
- Nose geometry allows for efficient unclipping
- Flats on gate reduce the likelihood of gate opening accidentally
SPECS:
| Weight | 45g (1.6 oz) |
| Ideal for | Snow and ice climbing |
| Rock climbing | |
| Gate type | Straight |
| Material | Aluminum alloy |
| Closed Gate Strength | 25kN |
| Strength cross-loaded | 8kN |
| Open Gate Strength | 8kN |
| Gate opening | 22mm |
| Snag-free nose | Yes |
| Three sigma tested | Yes |
| CE certified | Yes |
| Made in | Taiwan |