Edelrid
HMS Bulletproof Screw
The Edelrid HMS Bulletproof Screw is a robust belay karabiner reinforced with a steel insert at the apex to prevent premature wear. Combining durability with reduced weight, it’s lighter than a full steel karabiner while offering far greater longevity than aluminium alone. The H-profile design optimises strength-to-weight performance, while the keylock nose ensures snag-free clipping and unclipping. Ideal for belaying, top-roping, and use with bolt hangers.
Petzl
Vertigo
The Petzl Vertigo Twist-Lock is a secure, ergonomic connector designed for progression lanyards. Featuring an automatic Twist-Lock system, wide gate opening, and a snag-free Keylock design, it makes handling anchors quick and reliable. When used with the Captivo positioning bar, it maintains correct orientation, reduces rotation risks, and integrates seamlessly with the lanyard. Lightweight, strong, and certified, the Vertigo is an essential tool for professional progression.
Edelrid
HMS Strike Slider FG
The Edelrid HMS Strike Slider FG is a fantastic belay karabiner that provides solutions to the problems that climbers have with their belaying krabs. The use of i-beam or H-profile construction creates a lightweight HMS or Pear shaped biner which is designed to work perfectly with the assisted breaking Edelrid Jul, Mega Jul and Micro Jul belay devices but will work equally well with any other belay device.
Petzl
Ring Open
The Petzl Ring Open is a versatile semi-permanent connector with a gated opening system for easy installation of ropes, sewn terminations, and fixed attachment points. Its round shape ensures multi-directional strength, distributing forces evenly in all loading directions. Lightweight, strong, and easy to use, the Ring Open is a reliable connection point for climbing, rigging, and professional setups.
Black Diamond
GridLock Screwgate
The Black Diamond GridLock Screwgate Karabiner has been engineered to eliminate cross-loading during belaying. Its unique, patent-pending design isolates the harness belay loop behind the internal gate, ensuring the karabiner always stays properly aligned. Built with hot-forged construction, an I-beam spine, and a large rope-bearing surface, it offers maximum strength, smooth rope handling, and reduced wear. Easy to use, intuitive, and secure, the GridLock is the ultimate belay-specific karabiner for climbers who want safety and simplicity.
Maillon Rapide
Semi-circular
The Semi circular or half moon Maillon Rapide is ideal for securing caving harnesses, it is commonly used for the junction of 2 connecting points on a harness. Screw links are a lot more secure than karabiners so are essential if there's a possibility that the connector may be cross-loaded.
Finsterwalde
Quick-Out Karabiner
When you need a reliable connection but need to be able to affect an immediate release this is the karabiner for you. Ideal for helicopter and across river rescues. Double button locking with multiple safety mechanism and a breaking strength of 40kN. Paragliders are able to separate the pilot from his/her glider when using a dirigible rescue system.
DMM
Belay Master
The DMM Belay Master is a safety-focused belay karabiner with a nylon crossgate lock that prevents accidental unlocking and cross-loading. Its foolproof design ensures correct orientation, making it ideal for beginners and instructors. A full-section top bar delivers smooth rope handling and reduces gear wear, while its robust build resists rotation under load. Compatible with a wide range of belay devices, it’s a trusted choice for climbers of all levels.