Karabiners and Connectors

The OCUN Kestrel is a fully rated, ultralight wire gate karabiner weighing just 25g, making it ideal for trad and alpine climbing where minimal weight is critical. Its wire gate prevents gate flutter and freezing, while its optimized design delivers 23 kN of major axis strength in a compact profile. Perfect for racking, slings, or emergency use, the Kestrel is certified to UIAA and EN standards and comes in colours matching cam sizes for seamless gear organization.

The DMM Shadow HMS is a large yet lightweight HMS karabiner, designed for efficient belaying, rigging, and ropework. With a wide, deep basket that easily holds up to three clove hitches (<9.5mm rope) and a short gate for maximum opening, it delivers excellent handling and strength in a compact form. Available in Screwgate and multiple locking gate options, it’s an essential choice for climbers and professionals seeking high performance with low weight.

The Beal Be Lock is a large HMS carabiner designed for easy use with double (halves and twins) rope systems. The large surface area provides easy control in all weather. The Be Lock is particularly suitable for HMS belays and double rope manoeuvres, such as capstan or half-capstan.

The Beal Be Safe is a HMS screwlock karabiner that's perfect for use with belay devices as it can accommodate two ropes at once, without the risk of them becoming overlapped in the event of a fall. The reception cradle ensures that the two ropes slide together and does not generate friction on the sides of the carabiner when the rope is braked. This is true whether rappelling or stopping a fall.

The DMM Spectre is an all-round carabiner for versatility and can be used across trad, sport, or winter climbing. They are full sized for ease of handling, while I-Beam construction and wire gates keep weight low. If you want one type of carabiner to cover all your climbing needs, you need an all-rounder. Wire gates are the lightest gate type available, and resist freezing shut in cold conditions. They are crucial in reducing the weight of your rack, and are ideal for trad, winter, and alpine climbing.