Black Diamond - Gridlock Screwgate - Climbing Carabiner

Black Diamond GridLock Screwgate – Belay Carabiner That Doesn’t Cross the Line ️

️ Technical Specifications

• Material: 7075 & 6061 hot-forged aluminum (25% pre-consumer recycled)

• Weight: 76 g

• Dimensions: Approx. 110 × 65 mm

• Gate Opening: 21 mm

• Strength:

  • Closed gate: 22 kN

  • Open gate: 8 kN

  • Minor axis: 7 kN

• Shape: HMS (pear) with I‑beam spine transitioning to a wide rope-bearing surface

• Lock: Screw-gate with keylock nose

• Design Feature: Belay-loop isolation system prevents cross-loading

 Why climbers love it

The GridLock Screwgate is like a Viking guard at the belay—it keeps your carabiner in the correct orientation, eliminating the dangerous shift that leads to cross-loading. With a heat-forged body and sturdily shaped spine, it cradles rope cleanly and feeds smoothly under tension. Light enough for long routes, yet strong enough for dynos and belay duties, it's the trusted workhorse of the rack. Perfect for climbers seeking reliability, clean geometry, and that extra assurance at every belay.

Skål to belays done right—and safe!