Brand: Petzl
Category: Carabiners
Recommended by Michael Murphy, Rock Climbing Instructor and Business Owner — Philadelphia, PA
The Petzl Freino Autolocking Carabiner is a premium safety tool designed to enhance your climbing and belaying experience. Its innovative gated spur increases braking friction, providing an extra layer of security and control during your adventures. 1. Autolocking mechanism ensures secure closure, preventing accidental openings. 2. Gated spur design enhances braking friction for improved control during descents. 3. Constructed from durable aluminum, offering a lightweight yet robust solution for climbers. 4. Keylock nose prevents snagging on gear and ropes, ensuring smooth handling. 5. Large gate opening allows for easy attachment and detachment, even with gloves on. 6. Versatile design suitable for various climbing disciplines, including sport, trad, and alpine. 7. Rated for a high strength of 23 kN, ensuring reliability under heavy loads. The Petzl Freino Autolocking Carabiner is ideal for climbers and mountaineers seeking enhanced safety and performance in their gear. It excels in both indoor and outdoor environments, particularly in sport climbing and multi-pitch routes. Suitable for users of all skill levels, this carabiner is perfect for those looking to improve their braking systems and overall climbing experience. Whether you're tackling challenging routes in summer or winter conditions, the Freino is designed to meet the demands of serious adventurers.
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.
Michael Murphy's review
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 by Michael Murphy, Rock Climbing Instructor and Business Owner
Frequently asked questions
Who is the Petzl 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 Petzl 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 Petzl 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 Michael Murphy say about the Petzl Freino Autolocking Carabiner?
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.
Why does Michael Murphy recommend Petzl?
Michael Murphy recommends the Petzl Petzl Freino Autolocking Carabiner for carabiners. 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.
Is the Petzl Freino Autolocking Carabiner a good carabiner?
Yes — Michael Murphy recommends the Petzl Freino Autolocking Carabiner by Petzl as their carabiners pick. 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.
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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
Jarrod Blundy, Founder/Guide at Onward Mountain Guides
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 in Ice Climbing Kit
