This page contains a selection of locking karabiners we like for trad climbing but for a complete list of krabs, please click here.
The Mammut Crag HMS is a durable and sleek HMS carabiner featuring a Key Lock nose and Screw Gate locking mechanism.
The DMM Ceros has been designed to help minimise the risk of cross-loading with its internal wire-gate that will keep the karabiner captive on the belay loop. The wire gate opens onto the belay loop in a single movement, plus the intuitive design ensures it is easy to use and rack - even with one hand. The horn on the spine of the karabiner helps prevent assisted braking devices from jumping onto the spine.
The Edelrid HMS Bullet Screw Eco is a robust karabiner with keylock closure. The screwgate is quick to operate both one-handedly and intuitively.
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.
Established in 1977
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