Brand: Petzl
Category: Carabiners
Recommended by Jarrod Blundy, Founder/Guide at Onward Mountain Guides — Adirondacks, NY
Highlights: belay device
The Freino Autolocking Carabiner is an essential tool for climbers and outdoor enthusiasts, designed to enhance safety and control during descents. Its innovative gated spur increases braking friction, providing an extra layer of security when you need it most. 1. Autolocking mechanism ensures secure closure, preventing accidental opening during use. 2. Gated spur design enhances braking friction, allowing for smoother and more controlled descents. 3. Constructed from durable aluminum, offering a lightweight yet robust solution for climbing needs. 4. Keylock nose prevents snagging on gear or ropes, ensuring hassle-free operation. 5. Rated for a maximum load of 23 kN, making it suitable for a variety of climbing applications. 6. Compact size fits easily in your hand and gear, promoting ease of use in critical situations. 7. Versatile design suitable for both sport climbing and mountaineering, adapting to different climbing styles. The Freino Autolocking Carabiner is ideal for climbers seeking enhanced safety during descents and rappelling. It performs best in outdoor environments such as rock faces, alpine terrains, and climbing gyms. Designed for both beginner and experienced climbers, this carabiner excels in scenarios requiring precise control and reliability, making it a must-have for any climbing adventure, regardless of the season.
Price: $56.95
- Who it's for
- Guides and single-pitch leaders who belay from above with a GriGri or Neox and want smoother, more controlled lowering. It suits those who prefer an all-in-one solution over carrying a separate redirect carabiner.
- What people are saying
- Hosts consistently praise the built-in friction spur for making lowering easier to control and eliminating the need for a separate redirect carabiner. One notes it is expensive but worth it; no hosts raise safety or usability concerns.
- Worth noting
- Petzl officially recommends this carabiner as the pairing for the GriGri. Notes also mention utility in rescue and hauling systems, though that use case gets only brief mention.
Jarrod Blundy's review
The built-in spur for redirecting the brake strand on the GriGri is so convenient that it negates the other oddities about this carabiner and it just lives with my GriGri.
Recommended by Jarrod Blundy, Founder/Guide at Onward Mountain Guides
Frequently asked questions
Who is the Freino Autolocking Carabiner for?
Guides and single-pitch leaders who belay from above with a GriGri or Neox and want smoother, more controlled lowering. It suits those who prefer an all-in-one solution over carrying a separate redirect carabiner.
What do experts say about the Freino Autolocking Carabiner?
Hosts consistently praise the built-in friction spur for making lowering easier to control and eliminating the need for a separate redirect carabiner. One notes it is expensive but worth it; no hosts raise safety or usability concerns.
What should you know before buying the Freino Autolocking Carabiner?
Petzl officially recommends this carabiner as the pairing for the GriGri. Notes also mention utility in rescue and hauling systems, though that use case gets only brief mention.
What does Jarrod Blundy say about the Freino Autolocking Carabiner?
The built-in spur for redirecting the brake strand on the GriGri is so convenient that it negates the other oddities about this carabiner and it just lives with my GriGri.
Why does Jarrod Blundy recommend Petzl?
Jarrod Blundy recommends the Petzl Freino Autolocking Carabiner for carabiners. The built-in spur for redirecting the brake strand on the GriGri is so convenient that it negates the other oddities about this carabiner and it just lives with my GriGri.
Is the Freino Autolocking Carabiner a good carabiner?
Yes — Jarrod Blundy recommends the Freino Autolocking Carabiner by Petzl as their carabiners pick. The built-in spur for redirecting the brake strand on the GriGri is so convenient that it negates the other oddities about this carabiner and it just lives with my GriGri.
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What other hosts are saying
4 experts recommend the Petzl Freino Autolocking Carabiner.
Dan Morley, Rock Climbing Guide
I recommend pairing this carabiner with your GRIGRI. The spur provides additional friction for more control while lowering your climber and can also be used in rescue/ hauling systems. This is the carabiner that Petzl recommends be used with the GRIGRI.
Recommended in Personal Climbing Gear
The Frieno is a great single-pitch belay carabiner in combination with the Petzl Grigri or Neox. The built in redirect makes lowering a climber easy to control, and when belaying from the top, eliminates the need for an additional redirect carabiner.
Recommended in Sport Climbing
Michael Murphy, Rock Climbing Instructor and Business Owner
I love this carabiner for guiding. It has a few party tricks, but mostly it's just nice for belaying from above. It allows a quick transition to a lower from above with the redirect from the friction spur. It's expensive, but I like it.
Recommended in Guide Kit
