Choosing Your Carabiners

Fluid Interior Design

The fluid interior design of Petzl locking carabiners limits the risk of the nose getting caught while clipping and allows the carabiner to rotate more easily.

H-Frame

Carabiners have an H-frame that provides an optimal strength-to-weight ratio, protects the markings from abrasion, and offers excellent handling, even when wearing gloves.

Keylock System

To provide optimal efficiency, all Petzl carabiners use the Keylock system: the nose of the carabiner, where the body and gate meet, does not have a notch that could snag on anchors, ropes, harness equipment loops, or other gear.

D Shape

D-shaped carabiners are the most versatile and are efficient in a variety of different situations.

Pear Shape

These carabiners have a large capacity and are recommended when using a Munter hitch or for carrying gear.

Oval Shape

These carabiners are designed for use with pulleys and progress-capture pulleys.

SCREW-LOCK

With an easy-to-open gate, it can be locked or not, according to need. The red indicator provides a visual warning when the carabiner is unlocked. This system is ideal for harsh environments where contaminants (mud, ice) could cause an automatic locking system to jam.

TWIST-LOCK

Automatic locking system designed for very frequent use; these carabiners can be attached at the end of a lanyard or used to connect a GRIGRI belay device to a harness. Double-action opening by turning the sleeve, then pressing on the gate.

BALL-LOCK

Automatic locking system designed for frequent use. The triple-action opening consists of pressing on the green indicator, turning the sleeve, then pressing on the gate. The green button indicates when the gate is locked.

TRIACT-LOCK

Automatic locking system. The triple-action opening consists of raising and turning the sleeve, then pressing on the gate.