What Is a Locking Carabiner?
A locking carabiner is a specially shaped metal ring with a gate that can be locked and opened.
These carabiners are used in activities such as mountaineering and climbing to securely connect ropes and equipment, ensuring safety.
In mountaineering and climbing, it is crucial to use carabiners that are marked as meeting safety standards, such as those certified by the UIAA (International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation) or holding the CE mark (Europe).
The locking mechanisms of these carabiners are generally categorized into two types: screw-lock, which tightens by rotating a screw, and auto-lock, where a sleeve slides and automatically tightens.