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Arborist Karabiners

Harkie arborist karabiners are the choice of professionals. Known for their superb quality and durability, they are now available in a choice of colours.

Our Range of Arborist Karabiners

Colourful, strong and long-lasting aluminium karabiners built specifically for arborists. Available in a range of colours and either oval or HMS shapes, our 3-way karabiner for tree surgeons is EN12275 and EN362-compliant. The triple-locking gate design offers security when performing tree climbing jobs while also offering good grip for easy opening—even when wearing gloves.

Easy to use and compatible with all of your favourite devices, they will provide a long and reliable service life. From single karabiners to packages with assorted colours, find the product that works best for your needs. View the full range of karabiners below and get yours today. Get free next-day delivery on orders over £100.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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