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The Black Diamond Gridlock Screwgate is a locking carabiner designed specifically for belaying.
The design uses an isolation gate feature to give the biner a small section at the bottom for the belay loop to sit, and this prevents the carabiner from rotating, keeping the belay device in the correct position. The Gridlock's I-beam spine transitions into a large rope bearing surface meaning that most belay devices will work with it, and the larger radius is a little kinder to your climbing rope when belaying and abseiling.
No longer is the DMM Belay Master the main contender for a carabiner to prevent cross-loading when belaying!
Note:
Cross-loading is when the carabiner rotates when belaying, and the belay loop and belay device align themselves opposite the short or gated sides, rather than down the long length of the carabiner. Carabiners are substantially weaker in this alignment so it is best avoided.
Would you like to try on some climbing shoes, running shoes or mountain boots for size before you make your purchase? If so, then why not book an appointment with us today! We can offer you a bespoke one-on-one shopping experience with one of our experienced staff members.
Would you like to try on some climbing shoes, running shoes or mountain boots for size before you make your purchase? If so, then why not book an appointment with us today! We can offer you a bespoke one-on-one shopping experience with one of our experienced staff members.
Excellent fit, comfy to climb in & take falls on
Very happy with this item.
I bought this specifically to use indoors with a Petzl GRIGRI as I found that it was very easy for my usual screwgate to rotate and become cross loaded in use. I don't have the problem with a normal belay plate. Anyway, the Gridlock screwgate prevents accidental rotation and works very well.
Dose exactly what it's ment to, and they look good
Dose exactly what it's ment to, and they look good
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