Magnetron rock Lock biner

I checked one out at the rock gym. Very easily opened with one hand. I don't know if I feel good enough about it for life support even though the rock climbers do.
 
Some folks here on the Buzz have posted success stories about using the Magnetron as a lanyard snap. I went to the local EMS and checked them out. I quickly talked myself out of the purchase based on the questionable construction and fact they are produced in China.
 
Been using mine on and off for at least 6 months, excellent carabiner, no problems, the locking mechanism is very secure, I haven't had it come anywhere near opening accidentally. I have had triple action double lock auto gates open accidentally by rope (2 times) and once by a small branch. Very rare but it can happen. The magnetron gate is more than reasonably secure IMHO. I'm sure there are ways to get to open accidentally, there are for every auto locker.
-AJ
 
I've used mine for at least 6 months. It's the version with the captive eye. Technically it is a triple action mechanism. Without depressing both sides the gate will not open. The only problem is that small debris gets in behind the lock and prevents it from actually unlocking. A simple fix though, tilt it up and tap it. The debris comes out and your back in business. Like Moss, I've not had it come anywhere near open. I use it for attaching the spliced eye of my climb line to the hitchclimber.
 
pincherookie27 said:
A lady at REI tried to sell me this biner and, frankly she could not really explain the locking mechanism in good enough detail for me to want to ever buy it (but that is a different issue). Has anybody used it? How does it fit in with the current ANSI standards for biners? thoughts?
http://www.rei.com/product/840193/black-diamond-magnetron-rocklock-locking-carabiner
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I also have one but don't use it too much. I do like the captive end and if you're using a sensing not between those two factors the issue of having a carabiner open up really is not an issue
pincherookie27 said:
A lady at REI tried to sell me this biner and, frankly she could not really explain the locking mechanism in good enough detail for me to want to ever buy it (but that is a different issue). Has anybody used it? How does it fit in with the current ANSI standards for biners? thoughts?
http://www.rei.com/product/840193/black-diamond-magnetron-rocklock-locking-carabiner
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I don't use mine much primarily because it is too thick to fit in my pulley swivel. I'm confident the gate is secure and it's just fun to play with but in reality not much advantage. The captive end is also rather useless as I use a cinching knot to connect. What I loose is the ability to rotate the biner like I can with an oval.
Depending on what I'm using, at times I want the gate to open for my connection to my saddle and other times the opposite side to the climbing line.
 
Maybe Tom D. knows? Has the ANSI working group got around to assessing the Magnetron gate for tree work? As usual the climbers will lead with testing new gear and innovations. The folks doing guidelines have to be cautious in making decisions about what's kosher or not. Just the way it works, not a criticism of ANSI process.
-AJ
 
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