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Petzl Owall Carabiner

Item #PTZ0149 | 10 in Stock
3 Star Rating

Cool features, but not oval.

By Ranked #157 - Carabiners, Quickdraws, and Belay Devices March 5, 2009

I bought the O-Wall over other ovals (such as the BD Oval) because of the keylock gate. The keylock gate works great, the biner has a great narrow nose which fits well through small holes, and a very clean design. However, I have two gripes with it: it is heavier than every other oval on the market, and it isn't even oval! It's an oval-ish D-shape. This poses a problem when using it with pulleys like the Petzl Ultralegere which need to sit parallel to the carabiner's spine. A problem when using it for a hauling or rescue system.

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Tech Specs:

Shape:
oval 
Locking:
no 
Gate Type:
keylock 
Major Axis Strength:
24 kN 
Minor Axis Strength:
7 kN 
Open Gate Strength:
10 kN 
Weight:
2.4 oz 
Recommended Use:
big wall climbing 
Manufacturer Warranty:
1 year 

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