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.
Lambda K7G
Description
HMS carabiner with Twin-Gate gate-wire system.
Very wide locking carabiner LEVER / WIRE, with HMS shape that allows you to have the space necessary for rope maneuvers, for the insertion of the clove hitch or munter hitch and for the vertex of the belay. Suitable for use with ropes also of traditional size, for example in rescue operations. The breaking strength is very high and higher than the standards required for certification: 30 KN in the main axis and 11 KN in the minor axis which make it one of the most resistant carabiners on the market.
Opening by Twin-Gate wire-gate system, which does not require any additional maneuver (e.g. screwing), making it safer and faster than other systems. Furthermore, it allows to avoid accidental openings that can occur for example due to contact with the rock, due to incorrect passage of the rope due to involuntary hand pressure. Two openings also allow greater resistance than one. Finally, it maintains its functionality over time and does not fear the presence of dust, earth, ice like other systems. The gate-wire combination facilitates its use even with gloves, and allows you to easily attach all types of devices (brakes). Individually tested, with the date of testing and progressive number laser-marked on it.
HMS carabiner with Twin-Gate gate-wire system.
Very wide locking carabiner LEVER / WIRE, with HMS shape that allows you to have the space necessary for rope maneuvers, for the insertion of the clove hitch or munter hitch and for the vertex of the belay. Suitable for use with ropes also of traditional size, for example in rescue operations. The breaking strength is very high and higher than...
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Weight (g) |
69 g |
| Shape |
Pear / HMS |
| Locking |
Auto - 2 action |
| Straight or Bent |
Bent |
| Full Size |
Yes |
| Keylock |
Yes |
| Solid or Wire |
Solid |
| Gate Opening |
24 mm |
| Number of Colors |
1 |
| Lock Indicator |
No |
| Strengths (kN) |  30 kN  9 kN  11 kN |
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At 69 grams, the Lambda is lighter than many auto-lockers of similar price. After a little practice, it's as easy to clip as Black Diamond's lighter-weight VaporLock Magnetrons (56 grams), but unlike the Magnetrons, which are $24.95 to $29.95, depending on the model, the Lambda is comparatively inexpensive and can withstand heavier cross loading.I'd be hesitant to replace every locker on my rack with a twin gate, but I'll definitely continue bringing the Lambda along for fast anchors and critical protection points—as long as I'm climbing rock.
I’ve seen a lot of online debate contesting the usefulness of this carabiner, the naysayers claiming it’s a “gimmick” and a “solution to a problem that doesn’t exist.” Many folks are excited about the new innovation albeit a little hesitant to commit.
I agree that this debate is most similar to the question of an ATC vs GriGri. Is it necessary that everybody change over their locking ‘biner fleet immediately? No. Do Twin Gates assist in reducing risk? Yes. Is it worth consideration when buying lockers in the future? Yes.
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A pictoral representation of UIAA-121 and EN-12275 standards for connectors (the UIAA's fancy word for carabiners).