Lesser version of the twin gate design
by anonymous on 04/6/2020Pros
Easy auto locking mechanism
Cons
Lock doesn’t inspire confidence
Familiarity
I’ve used it a few of times
Tau Wire Lock K12L
Description
Multi-purpose carabiner with Wire-Lock system .
Multi-purpose carabiner with ergonomic shape. Very easy to use, it combines the efficient handling with safety, thanks to the innovative Wire-Lock system, in which the strength is given by the solid gate which is free to move, and the inside wire keeps the gate in the closed position. This design prevents the gate from opening accidentally and can be operated quickly. It's also easy to use one handed or with gloves, and it features a clean nose to prevent snagging on ropes or bolts. Ideal for many situations in climbing and mountaineering, for belaying, on personal anchors and on belays. Individually tested, with the date of testing and progressive number laser-marked on it.
Multi-purpose carabiner with Wire-Lock system .
Multi-purpose carabiner with ergonomic shape. Very easy to use, it combines the efficient handling with safety, thanks to the innovative Wire-Lock system, in which the strength is given by the solid gate which is free to move, and the inside wire keeps the gate in the closed position. This design prevents the gate from opening accidentally and can be operated quickly. It's also easy to use one handed or with gloves,...
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US$ 14.99
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Weight (g) |
55 g |
| Shape |
D / Offset D |
| Locking |
Auto - 2 action |
| Straight or Bent |
Straight |
| Full Size |
Yes |
| Keylock |
Yes |
| Solid or Wire |
Solid |
| Gate Opening |
20 mm |
| Number of Colors |
1 |
| Lock Indicator |
No |
| Strengths (kN) |  30 kN  9 kN  10 kN |
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The UIAA equipment standard provides a baseline for equipment performance in a test lab under controlled conditions on new equipment. Although these test conditions are relevant to the conditions encountered climbing, conditions encountered at the crags and the condition of the equipment are equally important. This recommendation from the UIAA member federation The British Mountaineering Council (BMC) provides vital equipment information that is NOT explicitly addressed in the standard, particularly failure modes of the equipment and recommendations for the use, inspection, maintenance, and retirement of equipment.
A pictoral representation of UIAA-121 and EN-12275 standards for connectors (the UIAA's fancy word for carabiners).