Name: | Metolius X-Comp bent gate |
Category: | non-locking |
Shape: | asymmetric D |
Material: | aluminum |
Profile: | flat |
Nose: | notch & pin |
Rivets: | domed |
Gate Shield: | full |
Weight: | 51 g |
Dimensions: | Length: 101 mm Width: 57 mm Gate Opening: 21 mm |
Strength Ratings: | 24 kN | 8 kN | 8 kN |
Other Markings: | Laser: 01-12-A10510 Metolius (logo) for climbing and mountaineering only CE-0123 (ratings) spain |
Batch Marking Location: | nose-right |
Summary: | interesting nose design |
Description & Commentary: | This is a fairly standard compact asym. D straight gate carabiner, rebranded by Metolius. This family of distinctive carabiners (see the long nose) was sold under the Troll, Lucky/Vaude, Metolius, and Vector names, but 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. From the date code, this appears to be a 2006 production and likely one of the last generation of Lucky carabiners. |