Grivel Lambda K7G Twin Gate snap hook

GRIVEL Lambda K7G Twin Gate Carabiner: Unparalleled Safety and Versatility

Elevate your climbing experience with the GRIVEL Lambda K7G, a revolutionary carabiner that redefines safety and efficiency on the rock. Designed for climbers who demand the highest level of security without sacrificing speed, the Lambda K7G is the ultimate workhorse for belaying, rappelling, and anchor building. Its innovative design provides the security of a locking carabiner with the ease of use of a non-locker, making it an indispensable tool for sport, trad, and alpine climbing.

The heart of the Lambda K7G is GRIVEL´s patented Twin Gate system. This ingenious design features two opposing gates—a solid bent gate and a wire gate—that work in tandem to create a completely secure closure. This system eliminates the risk of accidental opening caused by rope vibration or rubbing against the rock, a potential hazard with standard non-locking carabiners. Unlike traditional screwgate or auto-locking carabiners, the Twin Gate system cannot be forgotten in an unlocked state, nor can its mechanism jam with dirt, ice, or become overtightened. Operation is fast, intuitive, and can be performed with a single hand, allowing you to clip in and out with confidence and speed when it matters most.

Crafted with a classic HMS (pear) shape, the Lambda K7G is exceptionally versatile. Its wide, rounded top surface provides smooth rope feed, making it ideal for use with a Munter hitch or various modern belay devices. The generous internal volume easily accommodates multiple ropes or slings, perfect for setting up complex anchors or organizing your belay station. The hot-forged construction allows for a sophisticated design that places material exactly where it´s needed for maximum strength, resulting in a robust yet manageable piece of equipment.

With an impressive closed-gate strength of 30 kN, the Lambda K7G offers an extraordinary margin of safety, giving you complete peace of mind in any situation. It is fully certified to CE and UIAA standards, ensuring it meets the most rigorous international safety requirements for climbing and mountaineering equipment. Whether you´re leading a difficult pitch, setting up a top-rope for a friend, or rappelling off a multi-pitch route, the GRIVEL Lambda K7G Twin Gate carabiner delivers a superior combination of safety, performance, and user-friendly design.

Key Features:

* Hot-Forged Construction: Optimizes the shape for superior strength and a lightweight profile, ensuring durability and reliable performance.
* Twin Gate System (Wire + Bent Gate): Provides the security of a locker with the speed of a non-locker, preventing accidental opening and eliminating the risk of a jammed or unlocked mechanism.

Technical Specifications:

* Certifications: CE - UIAA
* Length: 98 mm
* Width: 70 mm
* Gate Opening: 24 mm
* Major Axis Strength (Closed Gate): 30 kN
* Major Axis Strength (Open Gate): 9 kN
* Minor Axis Strength: 11 kN
* Weight: 70 g (2.4 oz)