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Climbing Carabiners and Snap Hooks

Climbing carabiners are used in everyday work situations by arborists. They vary in their uses from rigging, life support, and even just for carrying accessories. Many include a locking function to keep the gate from accidentally opening during a climb. These are referred to as auto-locking carabiners. Some even have 2 locks, or “double locking.”

Carabiners are not snap hooks--there is a difference. Carabiners open away from the loop while snap hooks open by pushing in toward the loop.

USING CARABINERS FOR LIFE SUPPORT

Any carabiner used for life support must be auto-locking, have at least three consecutive, deliberate actions to prepare the gate for opening per ANSI Z133. They must have a minimum tensile strength of 5,000 pounds (22.24kN). Ones made from aluminum would be a good choice for life support being that they are lighter in weight than their steel cousins, just like the DMM Ultra O Lock safe as an example.

USING CARABINERS FOR RIGGING

Carabiners used for light rigging do not have to be double locking, but for some applications, double locking would be the safer option. Choose steel for rigging as they won’t warp or fail as quickly as an aluminum ones may. A good example is the very popular ISC Steel Oval Screwgate Carabiner.

USING CARABINERS TO CARRY CLIMBING ACCESSORIES

Non-locking carabiners are used as accessory clips for attaching ropes, rigging gear, or saws to a climbing harness. Some are made of plastic and others are made of aluminum. A good choice for carrying accessories would be the Petzl Spirit Carabiner.

  • PETZL OK AUTOLOCK CARABINER
    $20.95

    PETZL OK AUTOLOCK CARABINER

    Petzl

    Oval shape with keylock closure. Auto locking. MBS: 24kN Wt: 2.8 oz Gate opening: 3/4”

    $20.95
  • PETZL AM'D TRI-ACT LOCK CARABINER
    $21.95

    PETZL AM'D TRI-ACT LOCK CARABINER

    Petzl

    One of the most widely used carabiners in our industry! Auto locking. MBS: 28kN Wt: 2.6 oz Gate opening: 3/4”

    $21.95
  • PETZL AM'D BALL LOCK CARABINER
    $21.95

    PETZL AM'D BALL LOCK CARABINER

    Petzl

    Easy to open ball lock design! Double locking.MBS: 28kN; Wt: 2.6 oz; Gate opening: 3/4”.

    $21.95
  • DMM ULTRA OVAL LOCKSAFE CARABINER
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    DMM ULTRA OVAL LOCKSAFE CARABINER

    DMM

    A true oval carabiner that not only functions flawlessly but also helps orient gear and pulleys to the center of the carabiner to keep from side lo...

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  • DMM ULTRA O - 3 PACK
    $74.95

    DMM ULTRA O - 3 PACK

    DMM

    The Ultra O Carabiner 3 Pack could be described as the perfect aid climbing biners. Oval biners are important because they allow pulleys to sit in...

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    $74.95
  • ROCKO AUTO LOCK
    $26.00

    ROCKO AUTO LOCK

    Rock Exotica

    Most ovals haven’t changed much since the dawn of time. But Rock Exotica designed a modern oval that fits everything, is stronger, has a single loc...

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    $26.00
  • PIRATE AUTO LOCK
    $26.00

    PIRATE AUTO LOCK

    Rock Exotica

    Rock Exotica has refined the carabiner far beyond the offerings of other manufacturers. The Pirate is the best belay biner. Improved, patented Keyl...

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    $26.00
  • PIRATE ORCA AUTO LOCK
    $28.00

    PIRATE ORCA AUTO LOCK

    Rock Exotica

    The Pirate Orca Auto Lock is a double locking carabiner, with a push up and twist mechanism. Can be set to remain in unlocked position.  Rock Exo...

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    $28.00
  • SENTINEL LOCKSAFE CARABINER
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    $24.45

    SENTINEL LOCKSAFE CARABINER

    DMM

    Bartlett Exclusive Carabiner! These carabiners have the Bartlett Arborist Supply logo along the spine! The distinctive shape of this stylish littl...

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    $24.45
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  • ROCKO ORCA AUTO LOCK
    $28.00

    ROCKO ORCA AUTO LOCK

    Rock Exotica

    The rockO is a blend of the traditional oval and the rockD giving it more strength than the standard oval. This design is great for users that need...

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    $28.00
  • CT PILLAR EVO TGL
    $25.95

    CT PILLAR EVO TGL

    Climbing Technology

    Climbing Technology brought us this Pillar Evo TGL which is lightweight, safe, and versatile. H-beam shaped body, high strength but 20% less weig...

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    $25.95
  • ROCK EXOTICA ROCKX ACCESSORY CARABINER
    from $13.00

    ROCK EXOTICA ROCKX ACCESSORY CARABINER

    Rock Exotica

    The rockX accessory carabiner is a compact and strong utility carabiner that’s easy to grip and useful in a multitude of situa...

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  • X-LARGE STEEL RESCUE SCREWGATE
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    Original price $23.95
    Current price $18.00

    X-LARGE STEEL RESCUE SCREWGATE

    Kong

    Steel construction with screwgate. MBS: 49kN (11,000lbs)

    Original price $23.95
    Current price $18.00
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  • TRIPLE ACTION SNAPHOOK
    $39.95

    TRIPLE ACTION SNAPHOOK

    ISC

    ISC's SH907 Triple-action Snaphook is equipped with an opening mechanism which requires the gate, second-action keeper and third-action keeper to b...

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    $39.95
  • PETZL ROLL CLIP TRIACT-LOCK CARABINER
    $49.95

    PETZL ROLL CLIP TRIACT-LOCK CARABINER

    Petzl

    The Petzl Roll Clip Tri-Act Lock features a pulley sheave attached to a locking carabiner making an awesome light rigging redirect, climbing redire...

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    $49.95
  • PERFECTO LOCKSAFE CARABINER
    $26.95

    PERFECTO LOCKSAFE CARABINER

    DMM

    The PerfectO is a compact true oval locksafe carabiner that maintains ease of use, even one-handed. Its shape provides effective centering of loads...

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    $26.95
  • PETZL EASHOOK OPEN
    $47.95

    PETZL EASHOOK OPEN

    Petzl

    Connector with gated connection point for double lanyard and work positioning lanyard The EASHOOK OPEN connector is designed for use at the ends o...

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    $47.95
  • PETZL WILLIAM TRI-ACT HMS CARABINER
    $22.95

    PETZL WILLIAM TRI-ACT HMS CARABINER

    Petzl

    A great HMS shaped carabiner. Auto locking. MBS: 25kN Wt: 3.36 oz Gate opening: 1”

    $22.95
  • PETZL WILLIAM BALL LOCK HMS CARABINER
    $22.95

    PETZL WILLIAM BALL LOCK HMS CARABINER

    Petzl

    This carabiner is great to use for lanyards. The ball lock feature is very easy to open with either hand. Double locking.MBS: 28kN; Wt: 3.17 oz; G...

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    $22.95
  • PETZL ROLLCLIP Z
    $49.95

    PETZL ROLLCLIP Z

    Petzl

    Pulley-carabiner that facilitates installation on anchors and devices ROLLCLIP Z is a pulley-carabiner with a gate opening on the non-pulley side t...

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    $49.95
  • ROCKD ORCA AUTO LOCK
    $26.95

    ROCKD ORCA AUTO LOCK

    Rock Exotica

    The RockD carabiner from Rock Exotica features a narrow asymmetric "D" shape which optimizes strength while helping lower the weight. The snag resi...

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    $26.95
  • CT CONCEPT EVO CARABINER
    $24.95

    CT CONCEPT EVO CARABINER

    Climbing Technology

    Climbing Technology brought us this double locking twist lock gate carabiner. HMS shape. MBS: 23kN Wt: 2.85oz Gate opening: 0.83”

    $24.95
  • TRIPLE ACTION SWIVEL SNAPHOOK
    $55.95

    TRIPLE ACTION SWIVEL SNAPHOOK

    ISC

    The K905 is the World's first Triple Action Swivel Eye Snaphook. Design features include a Safety Heel to reduce snagging and a 'Blind' nose to re...

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    $55.95
  • DMM ULTRA OVAL SCREWGATE CARABINER
    $17.95

    DMM ULTRA OVAL SCREWGATE CARABINER

    DMM

    A true oval carabiner that not only functions flawlessly but also helps orient gear and pulleys to the center of the carabiner to keep from side lo...

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    $17.95
  • TRI-ACT WITH SWIVEL
    $27.95

    TRI-ACT WITH SWIVEL

    US RIGGING

    The swivel feature of this carabiner keeps your climb line from becoming twisted while working aloft. Aluminum construction with Tri-Act locking ga...

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    $27.95
  • PETZL CARABINER OK TRIACT LOCK BLACK
    $22.95

    PETZL CARABINER OK TRIACT LOCK BLACK

    Petzl

    Oval shape with keylock closure. Auto locking. MBS: 24kN Wt: 2.8 oz Gate opening: 3/4”.

    $22.95
  • DMM SHADOW - 3 PACK
    $72.95

    DMM SHADOW - 3 PACK

    DMM

    This is a high performance, lightweight locking biner suitable for a wide range of uses. The extra wide gate opening and larger size make it easie...

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    $72.95
  • ISC TWISTER SUPERSAFE CARABINER
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    Original price $48.95
    Current price $36.95

    ISC TWISTER SUPERSAFE CARABINER

    ISC

    The Twister carabiner was designed specifically for fliplines and life line terminations. Twisted climb lines are a thing of the past when you use ...

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    Original price $48.95
    Current price $36.95
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  • PERFECTO LOCKSAFE WITH CAPTIVE BAR
    $27.95

    PERFECTO LOCKSAFE WITH CAPTIVE BAR

    DMM

    The PerfectO is a compact true oval carabiner that maintains ease of use, even one-handed. Its shape provides effective centering of loads and the ...

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    $27.95
  • MONGOOSE SUPERSAFE CARABINER
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    Original price $25.95
    Current price $20.95

    MONGOOSE SUPERSAFE CARABINER

    ISC

    The Mongoose carabiner offers up a unique design that minimizes the chance of the carabiner cross loading. The cross loaded carabiner will tend to ...

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    Original price $25.95
    Current price $20.95
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  • DMM ULTRA OVAL QUICKLOCK CARABINER
    $23.95

    DMM ULTRA OVAL QUICKLOCK CARABINER

    DMM

    A true oval carabiner that not only functions flawlessly but also helps orient gear and pulleys to the center of the carabiner to keep from side lo...

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    $23.95
  • DMM RHINO HMS LOCKSAFE
    $25.95

    DMM RHINO HMS LOCKSAFE

    DMM

    The Rhino HMS carabiner tackles cross loading head on! The horn feature on the leading edge of the spine significantly reduces the possibility of c...

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    $25.95
  • ISC CAPTIVE EYE CARABINER
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    Original price $33.95
    Current price $27.95

    ISC CAPTIVE EYE CARABINER

    ISC

    Great carabiner with a captive eye to keep ropes from shifting into unsafe positions. Double locking. MBS: 30kN; Wt: 3.5 oz; Gate opening: 3/4”.

    Original price $33.95
    Current price $27.95
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  • DMM REVOLVER LOCKSAFE CARABINER
    $49.95

    DMM REVOLVER LOCKSAFE CARABINER

    DMM

    The Revolver carabiners offer a unique pulley sheave at one end of the carabiner to use for mechanical advantage systems, speed lines, and hauling ...

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    $49.95
  • ISC ALUMINUM OFFSET OVAL
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    Original price $24.50
    Current price $19.95

    ISC ALUMINUM OFFSET OVAL

    ISC

    Offset Oval carabiner has a streamline spine which allows rotation of the carabiner. The offset oval has a blind (anti-snag) nose.MBS: 25kN; Wt: 3...

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    Original price $24.50
    Current price $19.95
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  • ISC MIGHTY MOUSE SUPERSAFE CARABINER
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    Original price $27.95
    Current price $23.95

    ISC MIGHTY MOUSE SUPERSAFE CARABINER

    ISC

    The Mighty Mouse is great to use for in a R.A.D.S (Rapid Ascent and Descent System) to attach a micropulley to our hand ascender. 20% smaller than ...

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    Original price $27.95
    Current price $23.95
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  • PETZL CAPTIV POSITIONING BAR FOR CARABINER 10 PACK
    $21.95

    PETZL CAPTIV POSITIONING BAR FOR CARABINER 10 PACK

    Petzl

    The CAPTIV positioning bar promotes loading of the carabiner on the major axis, limits the risk of rotation and keeps it integrated with the device...

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    $21.95
  • ALUMINUM AUTOLOCK CARABINER
    $18.95

    ALUMINUM AUTOLOCK CARABINER

    US RIGGING

    Aluminum construction with heavy duty gate. MBS: 25kN (5,600lbs)

    $18.95
  • PERFECTO KWIKLOCK CARABINER
    $23.95

    PERFECTO KWIKLOCK CARABINER

    DMM

    The PerfectO is a compact true oval carabiner that maintains ease of use, even one-handed. Its shape provides effective centering of loads and the...

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    $23.95
  • PETZL H-FRAME CARABINER TRIACT LOCK
    $29.95

    PETZL H-FRAME CARABINER TRIACT LOCK

    Petzl

    The Bm’D lightweight asymmetrical carabiner is made of aluminum. It has a D shape particularly suited for connection to diverse equipment such ...

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    $29.95
  • FIXED EYE TRI-ACT LOCK CARABINER
    $20.95

    FIXED EYE TRI-ACT LOCK CARABINER

    US RIGGING

    Aluminum construction with a fixed eye to help reduce cordage from slipping and possibly side loading the carabiner. Tri-Act twist lock gate. MBS: ...

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    $20.95
  • EPICORD AND DMM CARABINER COMBO
    $65.00

    EPICORD AND DMM CARABINER COMBO

    Bartlett Mfg. Co.

    1- 9mm 30" epiCORD Prusik 2- DMM Ultra O carabiners

    $65.00
  • DMM BOA CARABINER
    $26.95

    DMM BOA CARABINER

    DMM

    The Boa is the Grandaddy of all locking carabiners. It's able to handle the toughest of rigging scenarios with it's impressive gate closed strengt...

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    $26.95
  • DMM ULTRA D LOCKSAFE
    $26.95

    DMM ULTRA D LOCKSAFE

    DMM

    The Ultra D locksafe is similar in size to the Ultra O but with even greater strength due to the back configuration. The pronounced D-shape forces ...

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    $26.95
  • DMM REVOLVER SCREWGATE CARABINER
    $39.95

    DMM REVOLVER SCREWGATE CARABINER

    DMM

    The Revolver carabiners offer a unique pulley sheave at one end of the carabiner to use for mechanical advantage systems, speed lines, and hauling ...

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    $39.95
  • DMM ULTRA D LOCKSAFE ANSI
    $31.95

    DMM ULTRA D LOCKSAFE ANSI

    DMM

    The Ultra D locksafe ANSI is similar in size to the Ultra O but with even greater strength due to the back configuration. The pronounced D-shape fo...

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    $31.95
  • ROCK D AUTOLOCK
    $26.00

    ROCK D AUTOLOCK

    Rock Exotica

    The RockD carabiner from Rock Exotica features a narrow asymmetric "D" shape which optimizes strength while helping lower the weight. The snag resi...

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    $26.00
  • Rock Exotica rockO Up-Lock Carabiner
    $25.00

    Rock Exotica rockO Up-Lock Carabiner

    Rock Exotica

    Utilizing a push-up and twist gate mechanism, the rockO Up-Lock allows technicians to match gate styles to their existing equipment and gear config...

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    $25.00