Petzl's new ANGE carabiner offers an excellent weight saving option over traditional gate and wire gate biners. Combining the fluidity of a snapgate with the lightness of the wire gate system, the Ange features an innovative Petzl's MonoFil Keylock system gives the Ange a good smooth nose and secure closure. Weighing in at a very lightweight28 grams, the H-profile of the bodyprovides an excellent weight to strength ratio, the Petzl Ange is perfect for big racks when weight saving is important.
PETZL ANGE CARBINER FEATURES
- Ultra-light and compact -perfect formountaineering and multi-pitch climbing where weight reduction is key
- Petzl's MonoFil Keylock ensures smoother opening and closing which in turn prolongs the lifetime .
- The wire gate is protected from lateral abrasion
- Unique H-profile of the biner body provides a good strength-to-weight ratio
- Indent at the bottom helps keep the STRING in place on a quickdraw.
- Wide surfaces that allow smooth passage of the rope
- Hole in the nose to allow ice, snow or dirt to be cleared out
ANGE SPECIFICATIONS
- Weight: 28 g
- Material: aluminum
- Breaking strength:
- major axis: 20 kN
- open gate: 9 kN
- minor axis: 7 kN
- Gate opening: 23 mm
- Capacity: 19 mm
- CERTIFICATION: CE EN 12275 type B / UIAA
Buyers Guide - How to choose a carabinerKrabs, Clips, Biners, Connectors …… there are so many names AND there are so many styles – just look at the climbing gear walls in our shops and you’ll see rows and rows of gorgeous shiny karabiners all vying for your climbing pleasure.
An essential piece of kit for all climbers and mountaineers, the humble carabiner has come a long way since the heavy steel oval links used by Joe Brown and his peers with different styles, shapes and strengths for the different roles they perform within a climber’s system. Once you understand the differences, you’ll need to think about the type of climbing you do before choosing which one is right for you. Still not sure? We always have experienced climbers on our staff team who will be more than happy to show you our krabs and discuss how you can add to your collection……
- What are the parts of a carabiner?
- What design features should I look out for?
- Why are there so many different types of carabiners for climbing?
- Lighter is better – right?
- Is the colour of my carabiner important?
- How do I check and maintain my carabiners?
- Can I recycle my carabiners?
Top tips to make the right choice:If you are planning to use your carabiners in winter conditions or at high altitudes – try them with your gloves.
Check out the ergonomics of a carabiner – how does it fit in your hand? Can you operate it one-handed? Multiple times?
If you run out of screwgates, sometimes you can use two normal krabs with the gates opposed instead.
Your carabiners should be stored out of direct sunlight or heat, in a well-ventilated space. Don’t store your carabiners in the boot of your car.