| Name: | Petzl Ange S |
| Category: | non-locking |
| Shape: | asymmetric D |
| Material: | aluminum |
| Gate Material: | steel - stainless |
| Profile: | I-Beam |
| Nose: | reverse keylock |
| Nose Guard: | full |
| Rivets: | domed |
| Gate Shield: | none |
| Weight: | 28 g |
| Dimensions: | Length: 85 mm Width: 53 mm Depth (basket end): 9.5 mm Gate Opening: 23 mm |
| Strength Ratings: |  20 kN |  7 kN |  9 kN |
| Other Markings: | Forged: PETZL ANGE S Patented | CE0082 (ratings) UIAA Laser: (2D barcode) 14308IO0425  |
| Batch Marking Location: | spine-left |
| Collection Criteria: | ★ Mechanically Interesting |
| Summary: | unique reverse-keylock gate with hidden spring |
| Description & Commentary: | The gate itself is essentially an undersized solid rod, with a small loop formed on the hinge end positioned around the hinge/pivot pin. The nose end is expanded and slots into a gap in the nose of the carabiner, above a constriction. Sometimes called a wiregate, I classify this as a solid gate carabiner with a reverse-keylock nose. In a traditional wiregate, the gate itself provides the gate-closing spring pressure. The Petzl Ang has a spring in the body of the carabiner which pushes against the hinge end of the gate. It sports a plastic piece on the gate to provide a flat bearing surface, which helps resist the carabiner from twisting out of the hand in use. Interestingly, this carabiner has a minimum major axis strength of 20 kN, uncommonly low for a modern carabiner. While not particularly useful for my tree climbing needs, I am impressed with how light and compact the Ang S feels in my hand. The finish and workmanship is everything you'd expect from Petzl. Also available in a larger configuration as the Ang L. |