Magnetron Technology: The reinvention of the auto-locking carabiner, coming July 2012

Throughout the decades, we've been at the forefront of revolutionary carabiner design here at Black Diamond Equipment—from Yvon Chouinard's original ovals; to the climbing world's first-ever wiregate, the HotWire; to the crossload-eliminating belay carabiner, the GridLock. Never satisfied with the status quo, we're always striving to develop the next great carabiner design innovation, which has led us to our latest game-changing advancement: Magnetron Technology™.

What's so special about Magnetron Technology? One word: magnets. Yes, that's right—locking carabiners that utilize magnets and not twistlocks or screwlocks on the gates. Available on select locking carabiners in July 2012, our patent-pending Magnetron Technology is so revolutionary we decided to share a sneak preview with you now to get you stoked. Here's the basics: using the power of magnetic fields to reinvent the locking carabiner, the Magnetron GridLock and the Magnetron RockLock locking carabiners combine maximum security and ease of use like never before.

• Magnetic attraction to a steel insert in the carabiner nose keeps two independent arms securely locked
• Locking arms must be individually depressed before the gate can be opened
• Once open, opposing magnetic fields repel the arms to ensure smooth and reliable gate operation
• Symmetrical design allows for easy one-handed operation (right or left)

For an in-depth look at the concept and development of Magnetron technology, watch this video, and then look for the Magnetron GridLock and the Magnetron RockLock to be in stores by July 2012. If you are a member of the outdoor industry, be sure to check out the Magnetron GridLock and the Magnetron RockLock in person at Black Diamond Equipment's booth during the Summer 2011 OutDoor Europe and Outdoor Retailer tradeshows.

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• black diamond
• black diamond equipment
• climbing
• magnetron
• RockLock
• GridLock
• carabiner
• auto-lock

[IStealPie]

If the magnets are so easily separated by pinching the sides of the gate, I would be afraid of the gate somehow failing. While this is super cool, I think I'll stick to my twist lock...

[cavernap]

Yeah, Black Diamond has had a long history of making good AND bad carabiners. Don't forget about the reverse-lock carabiner--what a disaster. Why did that even get to the production stage? Magnets collect debris. You would surprised how much sand/dirt have iron in it. Hey Black Diamond, try dragging this carabiner around a few different climbing areas and see how functional it is.

[brantl0815]

is it able to buy this very long ice screw in the background

i need it

sorry my english is very bad...... :)

[lagunabeachlife]

Wow. amazing invention.

Please send me a bunch to try out :)

[ferociousLamm]

I want now



[AJFAMMAN]

ill try them out for yall!!

[jb3488]

whats the name of the song playing???? it's awesome!!!!!

[mungeclimber]

2012?!?!?! come on guys, hook a bruther up.

[pacisvelnex]

whoa. crazy.

[JimboWizbo]

Want