The hot-forged Black Diamond GridLock Belay Screwgate locking carabiner has a patent-pending design that keeps the carabiner properly oriented while you're belaying.

• GridLock design keeps the carabiner properly oriented on your belay loop to avoid cross loading
• I-beam spine transitions into a rounded rope-bearing surface for smooth belaying and rappelling
• Hot-forging process allows the metal to be moved around and formed into intricate shapes; these shapes can ease handling and reduce weight
• Screwgate sleeve locks the Black Diamond GridLock Belay carabiner