20 Best Carabiner For Belaying (2022 Updated)

Metolius gave the Element Key Lock Belay Carabiner a pear shape with round bar stock to make belaying effortless and secure. The keylock gate keeps this Metolius carabiner from snagging on anything when you’re clipping and unclipping gear.

Metolius made this carabiner just large enough that you can use it with a Munter hitch, but not one bit bigger, so you don’t have to carry around any extra aluminum.

Petzl’s Attache Locking Carabiner is particularly useful to climbers when you’re belaying with a Munter hitch. Its wide head accommodates Munters as well as clove hitches, while the narrow bottom stabilizes your belay device for better ergonomics.

Petzl designed this compact carabiner with an H-shaped cross section to keep it light and strong. The screw lock gate features a red visual indicator that will alert belayers when the carabiner is unlocked.

Weighing in at just 40g, the Petzl Ultra-Light Asymmetric Carabiner is ideal for attaching devices without adding unnecessary weight. A D-shape design and H cross-section ensure an optimal strength-to-weight ratio, while a dedicated hole reduces the risk of losing TIBLOC ascension and MICRO TRAXION pulley style devices.

A fluid interior design facilitates rotation of the carabiner for easy connection and disconnection. The Petzl Ultra-Light Asymmetric Carabiner is backed by a 3-year guarantee and meets CE EN 12275 (type B) standards.

The Steel Gym Carabiner has a wire gate and a captured eye. Use it with or without the removable pin.

Highly robust belay carabiner with the proven steel insert from Edelrid’s Bulletproof series. The integrated spring bar reliably prevents the carabiner from twisting in the tie-in loop so as to eliminate the risk of cross loading.

In addition, the bar can only be opened if pressed from above, preventing the tie-in loop from accidentally changing position. Thanks to the compact design and slide gate closure, however, the HMS Bulletproof Belay FG Eco still has a slender profile and can be operated one-handed.

The patented CAMP HMS Belay Lock carabiner features a small inner gate that closes over the belay loop once the ‘biner is in its optimal position for belaying or rappelling. The inner gate prevents the ‘biner from rotating to help prevent cross-loading.

CAMP uses the same spring for both the main gate and the small inner gate, shaving weight and making the two gates work in unison for fast and easy attachment. This is a great option for aid climbing and self-belay as well as belaying a partner.

First, attach the ‘biner to the belay loop and let it close. Second, open the small gate and insert the belay loop. Third, open the main gate to its full position to fully compress the small inner gate and insert your belay device and rope and the same time.

Tighten the screw gate. On belay!.

Wild Countrys new Ascent LITE belay a light version of the Ascent HMS with a belay gate to stop crossloading Whilst retaining the ergonomic design of the Ascent HMS, the Ascent Lite quite simply a lighter alternative for individuals who require a light rack.

Aesthetically similar to its bigger brother, the Ascent lite has a slightly smaller opening at 21mm and weighs in at 70g. Constructed for optimum smooth rope handling, a dip and wire curved gate at the bottom reduces the risk of movement and crossloading whilst the rope-end benefits from a 12mm round bar with a smooth surface.

Ideal for belaying, the space inside offers plenty of room for setting up anchors as well. For a super compact biner that handles well, the Ascent Lite belay a great choice.

Let cross-loading be an afterthought with the Gatekeeper carabiner from Metolius. Forged with a wider spine this uniquely shaped carabiner prevents the migration of assisted locking belay devices when in use.

This screw gate locking carabiner is CE/UIAA certified with a strength rating of 22 kN and ready to be used in your belay system.

The Salewa HMS Belay Twist Lock Carabiner designed with safety in mind. The Twist lock element of the Salewa Belay Twist eliminates the risk of opening when in use and the added belay gate keeps the device locked in place on your belay loop.

The gate prevents the carabiner from moving and avoids any cross loading making belaying a safe, smooth operation as it should be. This a really safe locking biner, great for kids, beginners and appreciated by climbers of all levels as its design forces safety checks that will fall into place every time.

Oval-shaped carabiner for use with pulleys or ascendersThe Petzl OK Screw-Lock is a lightweight aluminum carabiner with a symmetrical oval shape that allows optimal loading of devices with a wide section, such as pulleys, ascenders and progress-capture pulleys.

The screw-lock closure is an easy-to-open system, locking or not, according to the need of the user. The red band provides a visual warning when the carabiner is unlocked. This system is suitable for difficult environments where contaminants (mud, ice) could cause an automatic locking system to jam.

Grivel Vlad Locking carabiner green/ gold – Achieve organisation and clarity at your belay station with the Vlad belay station carabiner by Grivel. Every Alpine climber knows how quickly chaos can ensue at the belay station when two rope teams meet at the wall.

Overlapping ropes and belay devices, as well as mixed up carabiners, can be dangerous. Even if you don’t meet other climbers, Vlad helps you to see what’s what with its three integrated extra eyelets.

Your own and your partner’s belay device can be clipped in, leaving the third eyelet free for other gear, for example. Each of the eyelets has a breaking load of 27 kn, and the Vlad carabiner keeps everything lined up in the right position.

The mirror-inverted twingate safety catch is protected against unintentional opening. There is a spring bar on the outside and a normal gate on the inside. Once you’ve got the knack of handling it, the locking system is quick and convenient.

One of the main benefits of the Vlad belay station carabiner is its compactness. While setting up a belay station used to require several carabiners to be hooked together, this carabiner saves on gear and ensures a short distance to the belay point.

It makes your gear lighter, better value and also perfectly organised – the Vlad belay station carabiner is a great companion for Alpine climbing, trad and big walls.

Smooth operating, super strong D screw gate carabiner with a keylock closure to reduce snagging. A great choice for serious mileage. Features: Very strong and durable carabiner for heavy use. Keylock nose for clipping into anchors.

Sm’D is a D-shaped locking carabiner that is lightweight, and compact, and can be used in numerous situations; it is easy to manipulate, even when wearing gloves, and is available in two locking system versions.

Edelrid HMS Bulletproof Carabiner Light and robust. This innovative hybrid carabiner combines the benefits of an aluminum carabiner with those of a steel one. This is made possible by a steel insert in the carabiner’s vertex, which prevents premature wear and the formation of sharp edges.

At the same time, the aluminum body minimizes the weight. Product Information Available with either screw or triple lock Keylock closure mechanism for optimum handling when clipping and unclipping H-profile construction ensures best possible use of material and minimal weight Steel insert prevents premature wear from rope friction or bolt hangers Technical Information Fmax.

major axis [Kn]: 25 Fmax. open [kN]: 9 Fmax. minor axis [kN]: 9 Width [mm]: 75,00 Length [mm]: 110,00 gate opening [mm]: 24 Closure: Screw Weight: 82 g.

The CT Axis HMS TG is a large HMS karabiner with wide opening and twist-lock gate. Designed with a large size and ample width to allow use of the Munter hitch knot, the securing of multiple ropes, slings or devices and rope manoeuvres in general.

It also guarentees correct axial loading relative to rope and other devices. The accentuated double-T profile results in optimum weight/load ratio. The Axis TG has been manufactured with hot-forged light alloy to reduce the overall weight yet maintain high strength.

Designed with the user in mind, the shape fits the hand for perfect grip.

With its revolutionary patent-pending design made possible by an in-house hot forge, the Black Diamond GridLock Screwgate eliminates the dangers of cross-loading. Designed specifically for belaying, the intuitive, easy-to-use GridLock isolates the belay loop behind its uniquely shaped gate, thereby keeping the carabiner in its proper orientation.

The GridLock’s I-beam spine transitions into a large, rounded rope-bearing surface for maximum strength and smooth rope feeding. Simply put, you’ll never have to deal with a shifting cross-loaded belay carabiner again.

Intuitive and easy-to-use design is perfect for beginners and teaching situations. Imported.

The Mammut Bionic Mythos Screwgate carabiner is a robust, extra-large HMS carabiner for perfect handling when belaying with any popular belay device or knot. Beam technology and a high-precision hot forging method makes it possible to achieve both low weight and optimum breaking strength.

A high-quality carabiner for high performance.

Closing the clip on the Belay Master ensures the carabiner is safe for use. It can only be closed when the gate is screwed shut. When closed, the clip keeps the carabiner in its strongest orientation, prevents devices and knots from moving onto the spine, eliminates possible cross loading due to rotation.

This feature makes the Belay Master the perfect belay carabiner for those new to belaying.

No need to fret about cross-loading – this belay carabiner has an inner gate that holds it against your belay loop and prevents rotation. The large gate opening and keylock nose are easy to clip rope or webbing into, and a little hazard etching lets you easily check your system is locked.

HMS shape easily accommodates double ropes. Large gate opening for easy clipping. Inner gate prevents rotation and cross-loading. Markings on gate indicate whether it is open or closed.

With an updated modern design blended seamlessly with a hot-forged utilitarian shape, the PearLock features a large rope-bearing surface, making it ultra-smooth for belaying, using a munter hitch, or as the brake carabiner with an ATC Guide.

The classic screwlock sleeve rounds the PearLock out (pun intended) to make this carabiner an ultra-versatile workhorse. Large rope-bearing surface for smooth operation and added longevity Hot-Forged for lighter-weight construction Sleeve locks on biner’s gate (not nose) and won’t bind up when loaded Screwgate sleeve Type H or HMS connector.

For dynamic belaying using a Munter Hitch or belay device.