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Element

Rating

My vote: None ( 4.5 avg )

Description

With a keylock nose and a compact size, the pear-shaped Metolius Element locking carabiner is ideal as your everyday belay 'biner for crag and alpine climbing.

-Pear shape accommodates most belay devices as well as a Munter hitch
-Large gate opening eases clip in; asymmetric shape helps ensure proper loading on optimal working axis
-Key lock nose won't snag on pro, ropes or slings, making the 'biner simple to clip
-Screwgate locking method makes this 'biner extremely versatile and easy to use in all conditions

With a keylock nose and a compact size, the pear-shaped Metolius Element locking carabiner is ideal as your everyday belay 'biner for crag and alpine climbing.

-Pear shape accommodates most belay devices as well as a Munter hitch
-Large gate opening eases clip in; asymmetric shape helps ensure proper loading on optimal working axis
-Key lock nose won't snag on pro, ropes or slings, making the 'biner simple to clip
-Screwgate locking method makes this 'biner extremely... 

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Retail price

US$ 14.95
Weight (g) 73 g
Shape Pear / HMS
Locking Screw
Straight or Bent Straight
Full Size Yes
Keylock Yes
Solid or Wire Solid
Gate Opening 19 mm
Number of Colors 2
Lock Indicator No
Strengths (kN)   24 kN   8 kN    8 kN
AVG RATING
5.04
( 5 avg )
Rating
5.04
( 5 avg )

Screw It!

Pros
Compact
Round stock all the way around allows it to run smoothly in guide mode even if it spins around to the point where the rope is running along the spine
Lightweight for what it is
Cons
Takes about twice as many rotations of the screw (about 13 half rotations) to lock it as a normal screw-gate carabiner
Familiarity
I’ve used it a bunch
Outdoor Gear Lab Gear Review rating 3.6/5

The is one of the most compact pear-shaped carabiners available. When clipped to the side of the harness, it flops around less than the competitors. While in general we didn't like the fact that the gate takes so many twists to close, some climbers may appreciate this as meaning the gate is less likely to open inadvertently. It has a big and smooth diameter size, which means the rope runs smoothly over it, especially in auto-block mode when belaying the second on a multi-pitch climb.

Element Carabiner Review
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