Gear Review
Petzl Attache HERA Locking Carabiner***DO NOT USE***
Beautiful Caribiner
By Stephen Koch
Ranked #16 - Carabiners, Quickdraws, and Belay Devices
January 9, 2009
The Attache is a proven locker that I have used for years. It opens reliably and stays closed and locked when you want it to. It doesn't need to be overtightened, but if it is can be undone with some tension while opening. Like all crabs it will get challenging to open in icy conditions when the temps are near freezing or near freezing and get really cold when things are wet. I put mine inside my jacket to dry/warm it and it works. Or blow on it to heat it up and get it open. Strong this crab is. Heavy by todays standards, that is why I give it four stars instead of 5. Looking forward to Petzl's new carabiner line which will eventually come out and blow everyone away with the quality and innovation.
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Tech Specs:
- Major Axis Strength:
- (closed gate) 26kN (5845lbf)
- Minor Axis Strength:
- 7kN (1574lbf)
- Open Gate Strength:
- 6kN (1349lbf)
- Material:
- Aluminum
- Locking:
- Yes
- Shape:
- Pear
- Gate Type:
- Straight
- Gate Opening:
- 20mm
- Weight:
- 2.8oz (80g)
- Recommended Use:
- Rock climbing
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 3 Years
- Country of Origin:
- United States
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