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Grivel Carabiners K18T Wide Twist Lock Orange Overview

Grivel Carabiners K18T Wide Twist Lock Orange Back

Carabiners K18T Wide Twist Lock Orange

Recommended price

£20.15

-30%

£13.99

Grivel's K18T Wide Twist Lock Orange carabiner makes it easy to manage ropes and connections when mountaineering or climbing.

Edelrid Kiwi Slider Oasis

Edelrid Kiwi Slider Oasis

Carabiners Kiwi Slider Oasis

Recommended price

£17.51

-15%

£14.87

The Kiwi Slider Oasis is an Edelrid oval carabiner with an easy-to-use Keylock closure. Ideal for use with pulleys.

Beal Orient Express Bi-Matic

Beal Orient Express Bi-Matic

Carabiners Orient Express Bi-Matic

Recommended price

£19.27

-18%

£15.75

The Beal Orient Express Bi-Matic carabiner combines safety, practicality and lightness thanks to its automatic locking system and ergonomic aluminium design.

Edelrid Oval Power 2500 Triple Silver

Edelrid Oval Power 2500 Triple Silver

Carabiners Oval Power 2500 Triple Silver

Recommended price

£15.75

-16%

£13.20

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Grivel Plume Hms K3Gh

Grivel Carabiners Plume Hms K3Gh Keypoints

New colour

Carabiners Plume Hms K3Gh

Recommended price

£13.11

-10%

£11.79

The Grivel Plume HMS K3GH carabiner optimises safety when belaying in climbing or mountaineering, thanks to its Twin-Gate system.

Grivel Vlad - Sans

Grivel Vlad - Sans

Carabiners Vlad

Recommended price

£30.71

-14%

£26.31

With its Twin-Gate system, the Grivel Vlad carabiner secures the gate without a traditional locking sleeve, while staying quick, compact and smooth to handle.

Grivel Carabiners Wide K18T Overview

Grivel Carabiners Wide K18T Detail

Carabiners Wide K18T

£21.91

The Grivel Wide K18T carabiner is easy to handle, even with thick gloves, thanks to its large, sturdy and lightweight format.

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Pros of an auto-locking carabiner compared to a screwgate model

Superior handling:

No more tedious screwing and unscrewing of the locking sleeve every time you open the carabiner. With an auto-locking model, you can open and close it single-handedly in seconds.

Enhanced safety:

The auto-locking carabiner has the major advantage of closing and locking itself automatically as soon as you release the gate. The spring-loaded gate snaps back into place, and the integrated 2- or 3-action mechanism ensures a secure closure. You can therefore use any self-locking carabiner that appears closed with confidence, if it looks shut, it is fully locked.

Cons of this type of carabiner

Auto-locking carabiners can be more temperamental in winter conditions, whether in mountaineering or ski touring. The locking sleeve can freeze on the gate, making operation difficult depending on the temperature. For alpine use, it’s often better to stick with traditional screwgate carabiners.

Best uses for an auto-locking carabiner

This type of carabiner is particularly effective as a belay carabiner attached to the belay loop. It saves valuable time when alternating between climber and belayer. It’s a real advantage for indoor climbing. In other situations, the time saved is less critical, and using an auto-locking model doesn’t replace the final safety check before use.

The different types of self-locking carabiners in climbing

Manufacturers such as Petzl, Black Diamond, Beal, Grivel, Edlerid, Ocun and Camp offer several types of auto-locking carabiners. Some feature 2-action systems, while others use 3-action mechanisms.

2-action auto-locking carabiners:

These carabiners open in two steps: first, rotate the sleeve, then pull back the gate. Once released, the gate automatically locks and the sleeve returns to its original position. It’s hard to get more efficient than that.

3-action auto-locking carabiners:

For even greater security, manufacturers have developed 3-action systems. Some models also feature ball-lock mechanisms that require pressing a button before unlocking the sleeve, or dual opposing gate systems for added safety.

To refine your choice and better understand the specifics of each locking mechanism, check out our expert guide on the various types of climbing carabiners.