Rock Exotica rockO Carabiner

rockO

FRAME CHARACTERISTICS

The rockO is a blend of the traditional oval and the rockD giving it more strength than the standard oval. This design is great for users that need extra room at the bottom of the carabiner while keeping their gear aligned.

• "Enhanced" oval optimizes strength while maintaining utility of oval shape
• Designed to center gear and lines in middle of bend radius
• Flattened frame with slim profile
• Snag-resistant keylock nose design
• Large and ergonomic angled gate opening
• CNC machined frame ensures tight tolerances and smooth operation

SCREW-LOCK

GATE MECHANISM

Two important features make the Rock Exotica Screw-lock unique from all others. First, all aluminum parts are anodized. This is particularly important for the screw-sleeve and gate, since without this coating, it is more susceptible to corrosion. This protective surface also gives the sleeve a smoother spin.

Second, the gate was designed with an enlarged flange at the top. This prevents the screw-sleeve from moving past the end of the gate, whereas with other designs, the sleeve can wear past the last thread of the gate and slip off.

• Features all anodized parts for smooth operation and increased longevity
• Gate design prevents screw-sleeve from detaching from gate
• Snag-resistant keylock nose design
• Large and ergonomic angled gate opening

AUTO-LOCK

GATE MECHANISM

The 3-stage Autocking carabiner features a pull-down and twist action — a motion that’s more intuitive and natural for your hand than lifting up and away from your palm.

We identified several surfaces where ropes and lanyards can be held up by the edges of the gate and sleeve, which can lead to dangerous cross-loading. The auto-lock gate sleeve is designed with beveled edges to minimize this risk and provide a smoother interior for interaction with the materials connected to the carabiner.

• Ergonomic pull-down and twist action
• Beveled edges provide smooth operating surfaces
• Large and ergonomic angled gate opening

ORCA-LOCK

GATE MECHANISM

The ORCA is an enhanced 3-stage mechanism available on Pirate, rockD and rockO carabiners. This unique gate system lifts up and twists just like many traditional auto-locks, but can be set to remain in the unlocked position. This allows the gate—whether you attach the ORCA carabiner immediately, or leave it installed in an anchor to connect a line later, to open easily, just like a non-locker. When it closes, it closes and rotates shut with the safety and surety of a locking carabiner.

• Set to the "ready" position to open gate like a non-locker
• Use ORCA in situations when quick access is required.

UP-LOCK

GATE MECHANISM

The 3-stage Up-Lock carabiner features a PUSH-UP and twist action.

We identified several surfaces where ropes and lanyards can be held up by the edges of the gate and sleeve, which can lead to dangerous cross-loading. The upLock gate sleeve is designed with beveled edges to minimize this risk and provide a smoother interior for interaction with the materials connected to the carabiner.

• Push-up and twist action
• Beveled edges provide smooth operating surfaces
• Large and ergonomic angled gate opening

WIRE-EYE

CARABINERS

• Releasable wire gate gives you quick access to capture and release lines or gear.
• Takes the place of a fixed lanyard pin or captive-eye carabiner when a permanent hold is not needed.
• Use as a standard carabiner with the added benefit of the wire restraint.
• Features the same strength and quality characteristics as other Rock Exotica carabiners.

NON-LOCKING

GATE MECHANISM

The non-locking gate mechanism serves a variety of functions as a general connector. The combination of the non-locking gate and full size of the rockO frame make for a robust 22kN life support and utility carabiner with a cargo capacity much greater than smaller non-locking carabiners.

• A professional grade support or utility carabiner
• Full size oval frame for maximum utility
• High MBS relative to other non-locking carabiners