Beal Twin Guide
A dedicated belay biner, the Beal Twin Guide features the auto-locking Twin Gate system and a secondary gate that clips through the belay loop to prevent cross loading. Because the Twin Gate system automatically locks, it reduces the risk of human error - in other words, the belayer forgetting to close the screw gate - and reduces transition times in multi-pitch climbing.
Tech specs
| MAJOR AXIS STRENGTH | 22 kN |
| MINOR AXIS STRENGTH | 9 kN |
| OPEN GATE STRENGTH | 8 kN |
| WEIGHT | 89 g |
| HEIGHT | 117 cm |
| WIDTH | 73 cm |
Features
Twin Gate
The Twin Gate system uses two gates in opposing directions that can be easily operated with one hand and lock automatically upon closure. Developed by Grivel / Simond, this system is faster to use than traditional screw gates, doesn't freeze in cold weather, has a higher cross-loading strength that's ideal for trad draws, and makes it impossible for the rope or carabiner to unclip itself once shut.
Once you work out the action, it is just as quick as a normal carabiner, but is always locked.