Brand: Edelrid
Category: Carabiners
Recommended by Brent Smith, AMGA Rock Guide and Apprentice Alpine Guide — Denver, CO
Highlights: durable, locking, steel insert, top rope
The Bulletproof Screw Locking Carabiner combines the lightweight feel of aluminum with the durability of steel, making it an essential tool for climbers who demand reliability and performance. Its innovative design ensures longevity and safety, allowing you to focus on your climbing without compromise. 1. Constructed with a steel insert at the rope-bearing point to resist wear and tear, ensuring a longer lifespan. 2. Lightweight aluminum body provides ease of use without sacrificing strength, outperforming traditional aluminum carabiners. 3. One-handed screw lock mechanism allows for quick and secure operation, enhancing efficiency during climbs. 4. H-profile shape optimizes strength-to-weight ratio, making it ideal for both sport and trad climbing. 5. Keylock nose design prevents snagging on gear, ensuring smooth clipping and unclipping. 6. Rated for high strength, suitable for top-roping, multi-pitch routes, and heavy-use scenarios. 7. Versatile design caters to climbers of all skill levels, from beginners to seasoned professionals. The Bulletproof Screw Locking Carabiner is perfect for climbers engaged in top-roping, multi-pitch climbing, and heavy-use routes where safety and durability are paramount. It excels in various environments, from indoor climbing gyms to rugged outdoor terrains. Ideal for climbers seeking a reliable and lightweight option, this carabiner is a must-have for anyone looking to enhance their climbing experience, regardless of the season.
Price: $26.95
- Who it's for
- Climbers who top-rope or sport crag frequently and want a masterpoint locker that won't wear out quickly. Hosts consistently recommend buying two for the anchor masterpoint.
- What people are saying
- Hosts uniformly praise the steel insert for protecting both the carabiner and the rope from aluminum oxide buildup, extending the life of both. The screw gate is noted as smooth, and the weight penalty versus a standard aluminum locker is described as minimal. No criticism appears across the notes.
- Worth noting
- The body is aluminum with a steel plate only in the basket/rope-bearing zone, so it's not a full steel carabiner. It costs more than a standard aluminum locker but hosts say the durability justifies it; one notes it will last many years before the insert wears down.
Brent Smith's review
Best for Masterpoint locking carabiners while toproping. The steel inset saves your rope from absorbing aluminum to help it last longer!
Recommended by Brent Smith, AMGA Rock Guide and Apprentice Alpine Guide
Frequently asked questions
Who is the Bulletproof Screw Locking Carabiner for?
Climbers who top-rope or sport crag frequently and want a masterpoint locker that won't wear out quickly. Hosts consistently recommend buying two for the anchor masterpoint.
What do experts say about the Bulletproof Screw Locking Carabiner?
Hosts uniformly praise the steel insert for protecting both the carabiner and the rope from aluminum oxide buildup, extending the life of both. The screw gate is noted as smooth, and the weight penalty versus a standard aluminum locker is described as minimal. No criticism appears across the notes.
What should you know before buying the Bulletproof Screw Locking Carabiner?
The body is aluminum with a steel plate only in the basket/rope-bearing zone, so it's not a full steel carabiner. It costs more than a standard aluminum locker but hosts say the durability justifies it; one notes it will last many years before the insert wears down.
What does Brent Smith say about the Bulletproof Screw Locking Carabiner?
Best for Masterpoint locking carabiners while toproping. The steel inset saves your rope from absorbing aluminum to help it last longer!
Why does Brent Smith recommend Edelrid?
Brent Smith recommends the Edelrid Bulletproof Screw Locking Carabiner for carabiners. Best for Masterpoint locking carabiners while toproping. The steel inset saves your rope from absorbing aluminum to help it last longer!
Is the Bulletproof Screw Locking Carabiner a good carabiner?
Yes — Brent Smith recommends the Bulletproof Screw Locking Carabiner by Edelrid as their carabiners pick. Best for Masterpoint locking carabiners while toproping. The steel inset saves your rope from absorbing aluminum to help it last longer!
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What other hosts are saying
6 experts recommend the Edelrid Bulletproof Screw Locking Carabiner.
Cora Hanson, AMGA Single Pitch Instructor
These locking carabiners have a steel insert where the rope runs, making them ideal for building top rope anchors. I use two of these for my master point, and though they're a bit more expensive than a normal aluminum locker, they'll last many years because the steel insert won't wear down quickly like aluminum and it will also prevent your ropes from turning black from aluminum oxide building up.
Recommended in Top Rope Anchors
Teddy Dondanville, AMGA Assistant Rock Guide & Certified Single Pitch Instructor
The Edelrid HMS Bulletproof carabiner is perfect for top rope masterpoints. The body of the carabiner is aluminum, but it has a steel plate in the carabiner’s basket, so it’s much less susceptible to wear and tear from the rope.
Recommended in Multi Pitch Kit
Henry Ko, AMGA Certified Single Pitch Instructor
(x2) - great dedicated carabiner for top-rope setups
Recommended in AMGA Single Pitch Instructor Gear
Chris Johnson, Apprentice Climbing Guide, Professional Ski Patroller
I pair this with my Mammut Nordwand Alpine Belay device for hard-wearing steel on rope surfaces. It's great for belaying one or two people from above, and is a rockstar on rappel. A buttery smooth screw gate with a red warning to remind you to lock your carabiner make this a great choice.
Recommended in Trad Climbing Gear
Joe Kalis, Oncology Pharmacist / Aspiring Guide
The best belay carabiner out there. Screwgate, steel insert to keep your rope clean and increase longevity, minimal weight penalty!
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