Black Diamond Oval

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The Oval is a non-locking carabiner made by Black Diamond. It has an average rating of 5 stars (out of 5), based on 1 user review.

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From RockCreek:
"The Oval is the standard in strength and utility. With its large carrying capacity, it is equally at home carrying pitons on big walls or at hanging belays on free routes. The oval is very simple yet great for aid climbing and racking gear. Cold forged for strength and affordability."

From EMS:
"The traditional workhorse of many a climbing rack, oval carabiners feature a simple, cost effective design. Oval, straight-gate, aluminum carabiner. CE certified. 18 mm gate opening."

From US Outdoor Store:
"Big-wall vets swear by Ovals since their smooth, uniform shape prevents carabiner “shift” when easing onto sketchy placements. Even if you’re not gearing up for the Captain, your rack should include some Ovals. Great for racking gear, clipping funky old bolt hangers or rigging anchors. Features:Time-tested biner for big-wall and all-around use Uniform shape prevents shifting Large capacity for racking Weight: 62 g (2.2 oz) Strengths: Closed Gate: 18 kN (4046 lbf) Open Gate: 6 kN (1349 lbf) Minor Axis: 7 kN (1574 lbf)"

From Backcountry.com:
"Big wall climbers, stop looking at those anodized new-fangled 'biners and pick up the time-tested Black Diamond Oval Carabiner. The Oval Carabiner's rounded design eliminates 'biner shift on aid placements and is ideal for racking gear on both trad routes and aid climbs. The Black Diamond Oval has remained unchanged for years. After all, why would you mess with something so simple and functional?"

User Reviews

Oval
Reviewed by Bill S, Aug 15, 2007

"What can I say? The BD Oval is the standard all-around carabiner. I have had them in my rack for decades, like every other climber. I have a few other ovals, but I have pretty much relegated them to gear carriers, while the BD ovals are the workhorses."

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