Magnetron carabiner

I played with one at REI and was very tempted to buy a pair @ $24.95 each. One of the questions was if it will hold if one of the magnets is opened. The answer is yes. It could be considered a triact lock given that both sides need to be depressed then the gate opened.

I just may get them as my Xmas present.
 
Re: Magnetron carabiner - Mini-review

I bought two Magnetrons with great expectations of replacing my William D's.

... However:


Black Diamond Magnetron Mini-Review:

The Magnetron latch works amazingly well - operable when wearing heavy gloves. But, the gate is way too long which seriously encroaches into the space for the knot.

The William button lock (shown) is difficult to operate when wearing winter gloves. However, there is a William D with a 'conventional' triple-lock that is easier to operate when wearing gloves. With both, there is ample space for the gate to clear the knot.

Magnetron & William - Magnetron is slightly smaller:
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William & Blaze Anchor Bend:
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Magnetron & Blaze Anchor Bend:
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William & 10mm BeeLine e2e & Blaze DFL:
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Magnetron & 10mm BeeLine e2e & Blaze DFL:
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It <u>can</u> be made to work with double loop hitches but there are limitations ... let the buyer beware.
 
Re: Magnetron carabiner - Mini-review

I bought two like shown, above. But, it looks like the one you attached (image below) would not have the issue that I found above. Alas, those were not available or I would have bought several. I believe it WILL make a good William replacement ... when they become available.

This appears to be CGI:
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Re: Magnetron carabiner - Mini-review

I dont like that there is no Material from the Gate in Front of the Nose, I wonder how much loading from Outside they can stand?
...thinking on those old Ball Lock Karabiners...
 
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