The HotForge Straight Gate Carabiner is Black Diamond’s updated rope-end carabiner, now with a hot-forged construction that reduces weight yet maintains strength and durability. It retains all the functionality features that make it easy to clip, now in a lighter package. Details:Hot Forged for lighter-weight constructionLarger rope-bearing surface for added durabilityNose geometry allows for efficient clippingFlats on gate reduce likelihood of gate opening accidentally Technical Specifications:Weight: 45 g (1.59 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)Gate Opening: 24 mm (0.87 in)
