Carabiner gates come in a few different varieties. For tower climbing, the most common is the twist lock, but some other work may require another variety of gate function. Looking for more information about carabiner gates, or our selection of carabiners? Click here to contact one of our Gear Experts©.
The screw-lock operates by unscrewing the sleeve down the gate to open. This gate will not auto-lock, as the sleeve has to be manually tightened after the gate snaps shut.
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The twist-lock is a double action gate that quickly opens with a simple twist and pull movement.
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This is a three stage design as it requires 3 different motions to open. First you pull the sleeve down, then twist, then pull back to open. Some carabiners only twist one direction, while others can twist left or right.
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