Kong HMS Napik Twist Lock Carabiner

Kong HMS Napik Twist Lock Carabiner

The Kong HMS Napik Twist Lock Carabiner is the EN 12275/H rated version of the compact Napik, built with a two action twist lock sleeve and a keylock nose. It weighs 85 g (3 oz), holds 23 kN horizontally and carries a 7 kN open gate rating.

Features and Benefits

The open gate figure is the specification worth looking at here. At 7 kN with the gate open, this connector keeps a real margin in the state where every carabiner is weakest, which is exactly the moment a rope runs across a gate or a sleeve has not fully closed.

Additionally, the H marking under EN 12275 is the HMS designation, which covers belaying with a munter hitch. That is the intended job of this shape, and having the marking on the connector removes any doubt about whether it belongs on belay duty.

Furthermore, the compact body is lighter than a traditional HMS and carries higher tensile strength, so you are not paying for the smaller size in margin. The keylock nose stops the connector snagging on rope and bolt hangers.

Kong develops and produces it in Italy and tests it piece by piece. The connector also carries EN 362/B and UIAA approval, so it crosses over into fall protection use.

Product-Specific Use Cases

Use Kong HMS Napik Twist Lock Carabiner for munter hitch belays and lowers on multi pitch routes in Wadi Bih, for anchor masterpoints, and anywhere the belay connector gets loaded in more than one direction. Dual EN 362/B approval also puts it in scope for work at height, so it suits people whose kit crosses between climbing and professional use.

Technical Specifications

An 85 g HMS with a 22 mm gate and a 7 kN open gate rating.

• Standards: EN 12275/H, EN 362/B, UIAA
• Material: Aluminium alloy
• Horizontal Load: 23 kN
• Vertical Load: 8 kN
• Open Gate Load: 7 kN
• Weight: 85 g (3 oz)
• Dimensions: 110 x 71.5 mm (4.3 x 2.8 in)
• Gate Opening: 22 mm (0.9 in)
• Sleeve: Twist lock, two movements

Why Buy at Trekaline

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