Kong HMS Napik Screw Sleeve Aluminum Carabiner

Kong HMS Napik Screw Sleeve Aluminum Carabiner

The Kong HMS Napik Screw Sleeve Aluminum Carabiner is the manual locking version of the Napik, at 80 g (2.8 oz) and rated to 23 kN. A screw sleeve lets you see at a glance whether the gate is locked, which is why plenty of people still prefer one on a belay.

Features and Benefits

The screw sleeve is a deliberate choice rather than a cheaper one. You can see the state of the lock from a metre away. It will not jam shut with grit in the mechanism. There is no spring to wear out over a decade of use.

Additionally, dropping the automatic mechanism saves 5 g against the auto block version and takes the minor axis rating up to 10 kN. Small differences, but they are the reason both versions exist.

Moreover, the HMS pear shape carries a Munter hitch properly. The Keylock nose removes the snagging notch. Kong tests every unit individually in Italy, and describes the Napik as more compact and lighter than a traditional HMS.

Product-Specific Use Cases

Fine sand is the argument for a screwgate here. Automatic sleeves pick up grit from a chalk bag or a dusty belay ledge. A screw sleeve is easy to clear and easy to inspect. Use Kong HMS Napik Screw Sleeve Aluminum Carabiner belaying at the crags around Wadi Bih and Hatta. It also earns a place as a spare locker on any desert rack.

Technical Specifications

A manual locking HMS pear at 80 g (2.8 oz), rated to 23 kN.

• Shape: HMS pear
• Material: Aluminium alloy
• Standards: EN 362/B, EN 12275/H, UIAA, EAC
• Major Axis Load: 23 kN
• Minor Axis Load: 10 kN
• Open Gate Load: 7 kN
• Weight: 80 g (2.8 oz)
• Length: 110 mm (4.3 in)
• Width: 71.5 mm (2.8 in)
• Gate Opening: 22 mm (0.9 in)
• Sleeve: Screw

Why Buy at Trekaline

Order the Kong HMS Napik Screw Sleeve Aluminum Carabiner from Trekaline. It ships quickly from inside the UAE. Eligible orders travel free and returns stay hassle-free. Every product on the shelf is picked by people who use this kind of kit here.