Black Diamond HotForge Screwgate Carabiner

About This Item

SPECS:

  • Gate opening: 18 mm (0.71 in)
  • Display weight: 50 g (1.76 oz)
  • Closed gate strength: 24 kN (5,395 lbf)
  • Open gate strength: 8 kN (1,798 lbf)
  • Minor axis strength: 8 kN (1,798 lbf)

DESIGN & DETAILS:

  • Ideal for use at belays, top roping, or whenever you need a trusty locker
  • Built for everyday climbing missions that demand reliability and durability
  • Hot-forged for lighter-weight construction
  • Easy-to-hold-functional shape
  • Keylock nose prevents snagging
  • Accommodates a clove hitch
  • Type B “Basic” and locking connector
  • Screwgate sleeve
  • Brand : Black Diamond
  • Country of Origin : Imported
  • Web ID: 21BDIUHTFRGSCRWGTCAC
  • SKU: 22341641

REVIEWS

4.7
100%
Recommended

43 Reviews

Good Do-it-all Locker

I got one of these very early on and have been climbing on it for 3-4 years now. I like how these carabiners feel in my hand and the chunky screwgate is super easy to open and close (even one handed, at night, mid-epic, with cold hands). I really like how textured the screwgate is, other models are much smoother but this one has a ton of friction. The gate doesn't open as wide as other lockers on my harness and the chunky, textured gate can catch but it doesn't make it that much harder. The HotForge is one of the most asymmetrical D carabiners and, as you might expect, it can get crossloaded a lot easier than less offset D's. It's not substantially more but I am a lot more careful when setting up anchors and belay devices with this carabiner. I also really appreciate how BD put more metal in the highest wear-and-tear points and to give the rope a better angle. These carabiners are reasonably durable (the paint on the knurled screwgate is definitely coming off though) and stand up to a decent amount of use. Overall, this carabiner will do it all in a nice neat package. BD added a lot of great detail but the design could be improved.

Does The Job

Works for anything small that you are hoping to hold you up

Does The Job - No Complaints!

I trust black diamond with my climbing safety between this carabiner, to the solution harness, and the ATC. Picked them all up in a batch and can't say I have any doubts after putting them to work. Will be coming back for more when needed.

Use This For Literally Everything

Great for climbing, but also just attaching random stuff to random things. Easy to use and durable. I've never taken it outdoors before, but works great for indoor top rope and lead climbing.

Perfection.

Lightweight, strong, easy to use. This is the one to add to your set.

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