Black Diamond HotForge Straight Gate Carabiner

The HotForge Straight Gate Carabiner is Black Diamond’s updated bolt-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 and clean, now in a lighter package. Details:– Hot Forged for lighter-weight construction– Larger rope-bearing surface for added durability– Nose geometry allows for efficient clipping and unclipping– Flats on gate reduce likelihood of gate opening accidentally Technical Specs:– 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: 22 mm (0.87 in)