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Black Diamond Positron Carabiner

Black Diamond Positron Carabiner

Item #BLD0610|78 in Stock – Ships Wicked Fast
$7.95 - $8.50
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Black Diamond Positron Carabiner

Black Diamond designed the Positron Anodized Carabiner to bring the anti-snag benefits of a keylock biner to the ‘working class' climber. There simply isn't another keylock biner on the market that can rival the Positron in terms of quality, design, and value. This season the Positron features a solid (non dual-trac) keylock gate, an anodized body…and a lower price. The Positron's keylock nose doesn't snag on pro, ropes, or slings—which translates to easier clips and reduces the chance of open-gate failure. Plus, cleaning overhanging routes is a breeze with the Postiron. The functional shape of the Positron makes it easy to hold, and its bowed back, smooth action, and deep basket add up to make this the most versatile clipping, racking and anchoring biner ever. Bent and straight gate versions available.–Vendor

Bottom Line: Designed for clippability and easy cleaning; bent-gate version is a great rope-clipping biner.

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Rating for this product: 5

Good Stuff

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March 20, 2009

High Quality. Light- Smooth - Stron - Keyless

Makes a great bolt side for QD's - Definitely lighter more expensive products out there but these are sweet.

I use these on top and Omega 5-0 Wiregates on the bottom...they are super huge and easy to clip... Love em!

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Rating for this product: 5

I need more of these now!

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November 18, 2008

Since I got these, every time I reach for a biner I'm looking for a Positron. I don't think I can own enough of them. I don't understand why the companies still make the old style gates. The keylock makes it snag free so they are perfect for all types of climbing. They don't get hung up on webbing or bolts so cleaning is a lot easier while you are still pumped. They are light (however not the lightest) for the people trying to maximize every ounce.
I highly recommend these to people that are trying to figure out what to buy. You will not be disappointed with these. I am ordering more, and I am also going to order a couple of the Positron locking biners too.

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Zero experience. I will be solo climbing 50-100 feet of rock

Zero experience. I will be solo climbing 50-100 feet of rock and need a full list of equipment, or a thorough starter package

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July 26, 2009

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I hope you don't mean free soloing...
Why don't you try starting here:
http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/BLD0290/Black-Diamond-Momentum-AL-Harness-Package.html
Next, find some experienced people who are willing to show you proper knots, belay techniques, and general climbing safety/etiquette procedures.
If you really are serious about the whole solo bit you need to look into self-locking devices.

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July 26, 2009

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Rating for this product: 5

My new workhorse biner

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June 16, 2004

If you're looking for a do-it-all biner, I recommend the Positron. Of course the keylock gate is crucial. While it's not the least expensive biner out there, it's worth the price for sure. Stock up on these.

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Rating for this product: 5

my favorite bolt side carabiner

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November 21, 2008

i use the straight gate design for the bolt side biner of my quickdraws... best keylock biner in my opinion. smooth clipping and easy cleaning.

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Write your question here... what are the approximate dimensions

Write your question here...

what are the approximate dimensions of this carabiner??

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July 18, 2009

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Rating for this product: 4

Works well enough

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March 24, 2006

I use these little things as additional tool hooks, and for that purpose they work nicely. I generally carry two: one for my knife and one empty in case I'll have to hang something into it fast. They also act as a nice little backup for climbing, especially in icy/snowy conditions. When the primary carabiners have their rollable locks frozen useless I'll take one of these off my belt and switch to using it.

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Rating for this product: 5

One tough biner.

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February 2, 2005

I used this biner at my local climbing gym and I like it. With the bent gate I found it much more easy to clip in and out of the rope. Gate action is smooth also.

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i am looking to buy 8 positron carabiner, to go with 4 Dynex

i am looking to buy 8 positron carabiner, to go with 4 Dynex sewn, to use as quickdraw. should i buy bent or straight shape ones

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April 16, 2009

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Buy 4 bent and 4 straight. The bent are easier to clip the rope to, and the straight go on the bolt.

By: Backcountry.com Sponsored Athlete
April 16, 2009

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Rating for this product: 5

Light and tough

By: Backcountry.com Alumni
October 12, 2007

I recently upgraded all my runners with the Positron and I'm completely sold on them. Aside from lightening up my trad rack they are very easy to engage, easy motion for clipping gear and like the Petzl Spirit which pioneered the lack of the "C" on the open end the Positron wont catch on your runner when you're unclipping it to lengthen and then need to clip back in to the rope. Super smooth.

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Rating for this product: 5

handlepower

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June 18, 2008

The Positron isn't the lightest beiner you can buy, but it has my favourite when it comes to handling with gloves on and easy grabbing when you're climbing on your limit. Big plus is indeed the smooth keylock. I would also recommend the Screwlock version of this beiner as an overall light screwgate beiner.

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Rating for this product: 5

Carabiner

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October 3, 2008

Well, haven't really had a chance to use it for climbing, but it makes a great hook on my Kelty Convertible Backpack! It can hold all sorts of things very conveniently!

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Rating for this product: 5

Biner in the house

By: Backcountry.com Employee
August 4, 2008

I've been super pleased with all the BD climbing gear I've purchased so far. This is only my second summer of climbing but I feel confident having a quality extra Biner for my future lead climb that doesn't pan out.

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Rating for this product: 5

Solid

By: Backcountry.com Employee
July 7, 2008

A classic. Theres no C to get you runner or the bolt caught on. There is nothing worse than being on lead 10 feet above your last piece trying to get you next piece in and your runner is all caught in the gate. This carabeiner solves that problem.

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Rating for this product: 4

key lock

By: Backcountry.com Employee
December 11, 2006

I love the key lock feature it makes clipping and unclipping easier as they don't snag as much. I have these on my draws as the carabineers that clips to bolts and protection.

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Tech Specs:

Major Axis Strength:
25 kN 
Minor Axis Strength:
8 kN 
Open Gate Strength:
8 kN 
Locking:
No 
Shape:
Bent, Straight 
Gate Type:
Solid 
Material:
Aluminum 
Recommended Use:
No-snag climbing. 
Weight:
49 g 
Warranty:
1 year 
Country of Origin:
United States 

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