Aluminumis significantly lighter than steel and is therefore fat more popular in the outdoor and climbing industries where weight is a major factor.
Locking Gatecome with a separate mechanism or sleeve that ensures the carabiner does not accidentally open.
Screw Lockinggate is the most common. A sleeve must manually be loosened to unlock or tightened.
Pin NoseGate is a notch in the nose of the carabiner to maintain the structure and strength. This nose type is typically stronger.
Modified “D” shape.This shape helps to push the load to the back of the “spine”. Allows weight to be carried primarily by the spine and less by the gate—making for a stronger and lighter use.
