lucKY Straight Gate v1

lucKY
Straight Gate v1

Name:lucKY Straight Gate v1
Category:non-locking
Shape:asymmetric D
Material:aluminum
Profile:flat
Nose:notch & pin
Nose Guard:none
Rivets:domed: sharp edged
Weight:47 g
Dimensions:Length: 101 mm
Width: 58 mm
Depth (basket end): 8.76 mm
Gate Opening: 22 mm
Strength Ratings:Major Axis: 25 kN | Minor Axis: 8 kN | Gate Open: 8 kN
Other Markings:Laser: PAT. competition lucKY Ⓛ (ratings) (uiaa-logo) SPAIN extreme
Summary:strange nose, uncommon brand
Description & Commentary:

This is a fairly standard compact asym. D straight gate carabiner from the uncommon (in the US) LucKY brand.

This distinctive carabiner body (see the long nose) was sold under the Troll, Lucky/Vaude, Metolius, and Vector names. I am unsure if Vaude produced these themselves or was produced by another company.

Vaude acquired Edelrid in 2006, and the existing Lucky by Vaude product line was taken over by Edelrid in 2008.

Other notes: The indent in the front of the gate provides additional gate clearance.