Nice biner
by luenwarneke on 04/12/2019Pros
Light
Cons
Better version out now.
Familiarity
I’ve used it a ton
Disclaimer
I'm not an expert.
Attache 3D
Description
The original mini-HMS carabiner has been redesigned to be ultralight. Through a series of scientific calculations the ATTACHE 3D has been reduced to a mere 55 g by removing all unnecessary material while maximizing the strength. The new 3D shape offers the versatility of the original ATTACHE for use in a wide variety of situation while reducing the mass and increasing the gate open strength. The rope bearing surfaces have been optimized to balance fluidity with a minimum of excess weight. Overall the ATTACH 3D combines the versatility of a mini-HMS carabiner in a compact, light frame for fast and light adventures.
-3D frame is 37 % lighter and 15 % thinner
-Gru-V locking sleeve offers better grip
-Fluid gate design reduces the chance for slings or webbing to catch on the gate or locking sleeve
-Keylock system offers ease of use with webbing and slings
The original mini-HMS carabiner has been redesigned to be ultralight. Through a series of scientific calculations the ATTACHE 3D has been reduced to a mere 55 g by removing all unnecessary material while maximizing the strength. The new 3D shape offers the versatility of the original ATTACHE for use in a wide variety of situation while reducing the mass and increasing the gate open strength. The rope bearing surfaces have been optimized to balance fluidity with a minimum of excess weight....
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US$ 19.95
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Weight (g) |
55 g |
| Shape |
Pear / HMS |
| Locking |
Screw |
| Straight or Bent |
Straight |
| Full Size |
No |
| Keylock |
Yes |
| Solid or Wire |
Solid |
| Gate Opening |
22 mm |
| Number of Colors |
1 |
| Lock Indicator |
No |
| Strengths (kN) |  22 kN  6 kN  7 kN |
What is not to like about this locking carabiner? It scored well in every test. It is light yet big enough to hold many knots of climbing rope. It is compact yet still easy to handle due to the featured spine. The key-lock gate is one of the smoothest to operate and has a special design to prevent over-tightening and locking up. It is incredibly smooth to belay with (the regular Petzl Attache only beats it by a hair).
Overall, the Petzl ATTACHE 3D sacrifices a bit of rope-work performance for much lighter weight and bulk. If you’re a climber who likes to cruise up multi-pitch routes and demands a lighter rack, then the benefits of this carabiner far outweigh the negatives. But if you’re a casual weekender who belays on sport routes or uses locking biners for toprope anchors, then a standard, rounded carabiner may be a better choice where weight is not an issue.
Recently, I have been loving the Petzl Attache 3D (the gold coloured carabiner in the picture) which is very light (55 grams) and also has Petzl’s Keylock system which essentially means it has a very smooth nose allowing ropes or belay plates to slide in smoothly without getting caught up. The Attache also features Petzl’s ‘Red Lock’ indicator system which gives a clear visual guide to whether the gate is screwed up or not. Full details on the Attache can be found on the Petzl site here.
THE KEYLOCK ROCK
Petzl long led the quick-clippin’ pack with its early adoption of the snag-free keylock nose. The Attache 3D locker continues this tradition, guarding against unwanted hang-ups when clipping belay loops, slings, etc.
LOW-PROFILE GATE DESIGN
The screwlock gate has been streamlined, to reduce any unwanted snagging and allow for easy biner rotation.
NOW IN 3-D!
Petzl pared away excess aluminum to yield this distinctive 3-D shape . . . and a full-size (still compatible with a münter hitch), superlight locking biner.
Why Petzl's Attache 3D Carabiner Won an AAI Guide's Choice Award
Watch to see why Petzl's Attache 3D carabiner is an American Alpine Institute Guides Choice Award Winner.
Attache 3D
Attache 3D Close and All Around View
No voice but the video shows all around view and highlights key features of Attache 3D.
Watch a tour of Petzl's facilities as they explain all the testing involved
Warning: This video is dubbed in English. If you're getting antsy, skip to section 7:40-8:15 for one of the most interesting parts, where they show a hardware specific camera inspection.