Arborist Karabiners

Essential for arborist work, the three-way locking karabiner requires three separate actions to be opened, which ensures ultimate safety when working at heights. In comparison, the screw-gate lock can work its way undone over time and is not as safe; hence, it is not approved for arboriculture.

All of our arborist karabiners are made from aluminium alloy, which is the perfect material for three key reasons: it’s strong, lightweight, and much more corrosion resistant than most other metals.

This really comes down to personal preference and what use you intend to put it to. Both designs have their pros and cons; for example, HMS karabiners offer more space for different equipment, whereas oval karabiners work very well with devices that have a small eye, as the consistent curve of the oval allows the karabiner to flow through easier.

Yes, these two terms can be used interchangeably to describe the same design.