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Evan,
from WY, United States
Written on October 7, 2023
I decided to try both the twist lock and standard lock gate style of this carabiner for a belay carabiner with a Gri-gri. I've previously used the BD Gridlock, and I find this carabiner to be much more user friendly. The tab on the outside of the spine also keeps the Gri-gri from cross loading very effectively, which is useful in lead rope soloing. I use the twist lock carabiner more often, just because I can't forget to lock it. But both are useful and have their place!
Would recommend: Yes
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hapa,
Verified Owner
from NH, United States
Written on November 23, 2020
I own several DMM carabiners, and I'm a huge fan of how smooth the twist gate closure feels on their models. This one is similar - solid construction, the gate closes exceptionally smoothly, and the "spring" at the bottom of the carabiner keeps things properly oriented on belay.
Would recommend: Yes
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Carl,
Verified Owner
from UT, United States
Written on May 4, 2020
I use this with my Edelrid Mega Jul. This works great with that belay device. Simplistic and well built design. For the price this is a great locking carabiner. Can't wait to put this through more tests.
Cons:
- Not the quickest locking mechanisms
Would recommend: Yes
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BBob,
from AZ, United States
Written on September 21, 2019
I've been using the same locking biner with a gri gri for 25 years and not that it's been a big deal but often enough I look down to check and the biner is cross loaded. A while back I added a second gri gri for the gym with a different style locking biner but for consistency (safety) sake I wanted two of the same. I chose the DMM Ceros for the belay loop clip and the horn. Both features work perfectly to keep the biner and gri gri in place, no more looking down to find it cross loaded and no more having to flip it around taking focus away from the belay. It's a small thing but I like it. The belay loop clip is easier than expected to use so no big deal there getting it in and off the harness.
Pros:
- Keeps belay device located where it belongs and eliminates cross loading.
Would recommend: Yes
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