Weighing a little less than two ounces, the DMM Sentinel HMS Carabiner is considered one of the lightest mini HMS locking carabiners available in the market. In spite of its light weight, it is quite strong registering a strength at its major axis of 24 kN, minor axis 10 kN, and with an open gate [...]
The Quicksilver Screw Gate is a lightweight, literally. It weighs only two ounces. In fact, it is Black Diamond’s lightest locking carabiner. In spite of this, however, it has a closed strength of 25 kN. This makes this aluminum carabiner strong and durable. For these reasons the Quicksilver Screw Gate is often referred to as [...]
Climbers, whether mountain or tree climbers, will often think that the words “HMS carabiner” and “compact” can not go together. With the ISC Mighty Mouse Carabiner, however, these two features are successfully combined. International Safety Components, Inc., the manufacturer, refers to the Mighty Mouse as a Mini-HMS. In spite of its small and compact size, [...]
The distinguishing features of the pear-shaped Petzl “William” Carabiner are its large size and wide opening. All Petzl carabiners are made from 7000-series aluminums, a high strength rod stock, thus, with the William you are assured of an alloy that balances breaking strength, weight, and durability. The large size of the William means that it [...]