Great for Leftists
by av8orariel on 11/29/2012Pros
true one handed auto-locker
large for great rope handling
simple safety check
Cons
heavy
William Ball Lock
Description
A large carabiner can come in handy in many places. This one's shape and size means it's useful for belaying and rappelling with the Munter hitch with single or double ropes, anchoring multiple ropes and slings and keeping the belay station organized.
-Pear shape facilitates use with the Munter hitch for single or double ropes
-Large shape and gate opening can fit multiple slings and ropes
-Keylock system
Retail price
US$ 19.95
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Weight (g) |
94 g |
| Shape |
Pear / HMS |
| Locking |
Auto - 3 action |
| Straight or Bent |
Straight |
| Full Size |
Yes |
| Keylock |
Yes |
| Solid or Wire |
Solid |
| Gate Opening |
24 mm |
| Number of Colors |
1 |
| Lock Indicator |
No |
| Strengths (kN) |  25 kN  7 kN  7 kN |
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.