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Petzl William Locking Carabiner

Item #PTZ0079 | 50 in Stock

Which locking mechanism is best?

By Backcountry.com Employee April 21, 2008

Which locking mechanism is best?

Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No

By Backcountry.com Employee May 22, 2008

Screw locks are super reliable and a classic, but the flick locks are nice. "best" is a relative term to your needs. Get one of each and see what you think. I may like the flick lock but someone else might say that screw lock is the only way to go.

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Tech Specs:

Major Axis Strength:
25kN (5620lbf) 
Minor Axis Strength:
7kN (1574lbf) 
Open Gate Strength:
7kN (1574lbf) 
Locking:
Yes 
Shape:
Pear 
Gate Type:
Ball lock, screw gate, or Triact 
Weight:
3.2oz (90g) 
Recommended Use:
Climbing 
Warranty:
3 Years 
Country of Origin:
United States 

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