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Petzl Attache 3D Screw-Lock Carabiner
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Is this the biner for you?
kurp51445
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Think about what you will use this biner for. My other lockers are large (Petzl William) so I wanted some smaller, lighter ones for trad and sport.
Like: High quality, light weight, red stripe, easy to handle.
Don't like: The threads are too smooth (easy to flick open/close accidentally), Not round (adds too much friction when using with a belay device in "guide mode").
Overall, they are OK for my needs, but I don't love 'em. I wouldn't carry just these biners.
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Luke
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A few issues, but great otherwise
Z Bogy
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I've had two serious issues with this carabiner. First, it seems to try to get cross-loaded more often than other 'biners. That lead me to abandon its use as my belay 'biner. Second, the screw action is too smooth. I know that sounds crazy, and it feels great, but it unscrews if you breathe on it. I worry about the rope spinning it open. Other than those two not insignificant issues, it's a really great locker. I like the light weight, the smooth nose, and the "red is dead" stripe under the locking collar. I just wish it wasn't so prone to cross-loading because it's really minimized my use of it, which sucks for such an expensive 'biner.
Great locking biner!
Lauren F.
Member since
- Gender: Female
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I love this biner because it's light and strong. If the biner is not locked, you can see a big red stripe, so it's safer than others without having to use an auto-locker. 'Red, you're dead! White, alright!' Climb on!
The (second) Best Belay Biner out There!
Joshua Bruch
Member since
- Gender: Male
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
Petzl always makes very high quality gear (ie the Diamond Freewire draws versus Petzl Spirits), and they haven't disappointed me with the Attache caribiners. This version is very "smart" because of the red line showing when the caribiner isn't locked. Also, when it is locked, the gate doesn't wiggle a bit. The low weight is also a plus. Overall, this biner deserves six stars, in my opinion.
Excellent lightweight belay biner with some caveats
ejl101651479
Member since
This is a really innovative biner by Petzl. It gives us a really lightweight Munter-compatible locker with a nice smooth surface for the rope to run on a standard sport/toprope belay.
But it isn't perfect. It tends to turn around very easily, meaning you'll either crossroad it or run the rope through the skinny end, with lots of unwanted friction. This is easy to recognize and address as it happens. What's harder to address is the tendency for the biner to lay "sideways" against an alpine belay device while belaying up a second, creating a ton of friction, a lot of stress on your anchor, and a general PITA. Add in some rope drag from a wandering route, and you've got yourself a recipe for some very sore hands.
But overall this biner is a huge improvement. Lightweight is the only way to go.
blntfngr
Member since
I have found it to lay sideways in my reverso4 as well.
ejl101651479
Member since
Following up with a few rock and ice seasons of use on this biner, I can say that the "laying flat" issue doesn't bother me much anymore (though I haven't found a solution to it), but I've also found that the screw lock ices up much more often than most of my other lockers. Not sure why that is - it may get more buildup from ice shearing off of the ropes as they go through my belay tube right next to it, but on cold days I need to give it a couple of nice warm breaths every time I want to open or close it - a real pain when it's on my belay loop!
Light
Jonathan Nielsen
Member since
Lightest carabiner I have used to date with all the function of the heavier versions. I like the red safety line in the locking device which makes for easy safety checks
Super
Jonathan Callahan
Member since
I love the 3d as a mother biner on multipitch anchors. I find that the smooth/rounded bar stock on the original attache feeds better when belaying a second directly off the anchor. The 3d is a bit shifty and you have to be sure to lock the screwgate with authority, but for the awesome weight to size ratio, I'm more than willing to compromise.
Side note - I wouldn't recommend top roping off this carabiner as it will likely wear the alloy down more quickly than a heavier carabiner.
Caution on belay
eaphelps1756260
Member since
The good: Got this for my main belay to fit with smaller hole on GriGri. Instantly attractive, lightweight, feels great. Locking mechanism smooth like butter and never jams even after catching a hard fall. Really nice design.
The bad: Slippery little sucker sometimes likes to move around into cross-loaded position
The ugly: Screwgate is so smooth acting that simply a brushing motion of taking up rope for belay can unscrew it if you aren't careful! Have looked down numerous times to see my biner has become totally unlocked - not cool!
Solution: its great if you always remember to keep the gate on the opposite side of your belay hand.
Light...for a price
Jake Brow
Member since
Too bad you've gotta pay if you want quality. This is a pretty light biner, haven't had it snag yet, realllllly smooth locking system and overall just easy to use. I wish I would have more dollars to spend on them though.
Recommended
zacraw2
Member since
Great looking biner. it wont always stay put when using it as a belay biner so now I use it on my PAS. easily fits into a bolt and the keylock nose keeps it snag-free. pricey though
Standard gear now
Evan Stevens
Member since
Well, what is not to like? Lighter, just as safe and really sexy looking. Performs identically to other locking biners, so why not lighten up your load and replace all of the lockers in your kit with these. One small downer is the locking mechanism is REALLY slick meaning it unscrews quite easily so just look for the red paint and rescrew it as you need to.
does Attache 3d work with Pirana descend...
wirkus
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does Attache 3d work with Pirana descender?
Brandon Smith
Member since
Yes. It was designed to fit with the Pirana. It will increase the friction a little because of it's I-beam design. Not a bad thing when using a single skinny rope.
Mark
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Actually it will not. You need the regular Attache or similar.
A little shifty with the ATC Guide...
yureding
Member since
This replaced my OP pear biner for belaying. Very light! It is virtually the same for most situations. However, the Petzl 3D doesn't always stay in the right position as easily when belaying a second up using a ATC Guide. This might just be me.

Peter hurtgen
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