Vaporlock

 

Vaporlock
Page Type Gear Review
Object Title Vaporlock
Manufacturer Black Dimond
Page By Hotoven
Page Type Apr 20, 2010 / Apr 20, 2010
Object ID 7044
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Product Description

The ultralight Black Diamond VaporLock locking carabiner is an ideal choice for belaying, lowering and rappelling.

* Minimalist pear-shape design has a wide basket to allow use of a Munter hitch on ropes up to 9.4mm

* When used in conjunction with an ATC the VaporLock effectively increases friction up to 30% during lowering or rappelling, helping maximize control

* Made from anodized aluminum for lasting service

* The sleeve locks on the gate, eliminating the possibility of the
'biner being over-tightened or ''frozen'' when loaded

* Keylock nose will not snag on bolts or gear while clipping and unclipping

Specifications

Weight: 51 grams

Strength major axis open: 7 kilonewtons

Strength major axis closed: 21 kilonewtons

Gate open clearance: 20 millimeters

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Hotoven - Apr 20, 2010 2:24 pm - Voted 4/5

Good and solid!
This is a great carabiner for belaying. Its fairly big and easy to handle.

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