CaleHoopes Posted July 17, 2012 Posted July 17, 2012 Hey folks, After a smattering of pack weight related injuries from Denali, I'm cutting down my glacier rack greatly for grade 1 climbs. Therefore, I'm looking for suggestions for lightweight, large, lockers. Something with a gate clearance above 20mm & lightweight (60-80g). Seems like the contenders really are the Wild Country Helix, Petzl Attache 3D, etc. Thoughts? Cale Quote
Sol Posted July 17, 2012 Posted July 17, 2012 the Camp Photon lockers are the lightest and sexiest i've ever used: http://www.camp-usa.com/products/carabiners/photon-screw-192003.asp Quote
xhen Posted July 17, 2012 Posted July 17, 2012 I have two Attache 3D and I can't get over how awesome they are. I've determined that I will slowly (they are expensive) buy more. They are the ones I reach for all the time and am sad when I've used them all. I am in love with them. Light, smooth operation, tells you if it's locked visible. Quote
Buckaroo Posted July 17, 2012 Posted July 17, 2012 2nd the BD Vaporlock, keylock 52 gm 20 mm Photon 42 gm 19 mm Attache 55 gm 22 mm Helix 76 gm 24 mm Quote
CaleHoopes Posted July 17, 2012 Author Posted July 17, 2012 Buckaroo, nice comparison. Thanks everyone for the hints. Should make a difference. Quote
John Frieh Posted July 17, 2012 Posted July 17, 2012 I have two Attache 3D and I can't get over how awesome they are. I've determined that I will slowly (they are expensive) buy more. They are the ones I reach for all the time and am sad when I've used them all. I am in love with them. Light, smooth operation, tells you if it's locked visible. +1 And it doesnt freeze shut as easily Quote
mmeyers Posted July 17, 2012 Posted July 17, 2012 I have a couple of Rock Exotica RockO that I've been happy with. not as light as others, but within your range. I think they're more rounded, which I prefer when using as pulleys, and since they're ovals they don't get funky when I have them opposed on my tie-in points, or when used for a garda hitch. they also have a screw lock called the Pirate which is at the upper end of your weight range, but it has 25mm opening. Quote
Zoran Posted July 18, 2012 Posted July 18, 2012 How about this small Grivel: http://www.grivel.com/products/rock/carabiners/12-plume_nut_k3n Is it too small? For sure is light ... Quote
CaleHoopes Posted July 18, 2012 Author Posted July 18, 2012 @Zoran - yeah, probably too small - very light though. Thanks for posting it, I had no idea Grivel even made carabiners. Quote
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