| Name: | Black Diamond VaporLock (v1) |
| Sub Item: | Magnetron |
| Category: | other locking |
| Locking Type: | full-auto |
| Locks: | double |
| Unlock Style: | simul-press |
| Shape: | HMS |
| Material: | aluminum |
| Profile: | baseball-bat |
| Nose: | keylock |
| Nose Guard: | none |
| Rivets: | domed |
| Gate Shield: | full |
| Weight: | 56.2 g |
| Dimensions: | Length: 99.88 mm Width: 67.80 mm Depth (basket end): 9.88 mm Depth (runner end): 9.04 mm Gate Opening: 22.12 mm |
| Strength Ratings: |  21 kN |  8 kN |  7 kN |
| Other Markings: | Laser: (double-diamond solid logo) Black Diamond | (ratings)  (ce-logo)0333ⒽDot Peened: 4065A |
| Batch Marking Location: | spine-exterior-right |
| Collection Criteria: | ★ Personal Favorite ★ Mechanically Interesting |
| Summary: | magnetic simul-locking, light HMS carabiner |
| Description & Commentary: | At the time of release, the VaporLock was the lightest HMS style carabiner from a reputable manufacturer. At some point, Black Diamond also released this version with the innovative Magnetron gate, but it was not in production very long. In 2023, examples fetch absurd prices (>$120) on forums and auction sites from collectors and magnetron enthusiasts - higher than any other Magnetron model. The vaporlock body profile is different than the two screw lock versions I have. The spine is more square, almost T-beam rather than hourglass found in the other versions. I have listed it as baseball bat due to the slight narrowing near the spine interior edge. |
| Relevant Patent: | US8555470B2 |