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 Oregon Mountain Community:
"The Black Diamond Oval : Big wall vets swear by Black Diamond Ovals since their smooth, uniform shape reduces carabiner shift. Utilizing a classic gate and nose interface, Ovals will also hold a fat rack of iron, stacks of nuts and tons of slings. Specifications: Weight: 62 g, 2.2 oz Closed Gate Strength: 18 kN, 4046 lbf Open Gate Strength: 6 kN, 1349 lbf Minor Axis Strength: 7 kN, 1574 lbf Gate Opening: 18 mm, 0.71 in"

From Moosejaw:
"Black Diamond Oval Carabiner (Fall 2009) The Oval Carabiner by Black Diamond is our tried-and-true classic. Symmetrical design resists etrier shift on big walls and is ideal for reversed-gate biner pairing. Good for use as a carabiner brake and for racking nuts and iron.Features:Weight: 62 g (2.2 oz)Strength:Closed Gate: 18 kN (4046 lbf)Open Gate: 6 kN (1349 lbf)Minor Axis: 7 kN (1574 lbf)"

From Tahoe Mountain Sports:
"Black Diamond Oval Carabiner is the carabiner of choice for big wall pursuits due to its uniform symmetrical oval design, which reduces carabiner shift"

From RockCreek:
"Big wall vets swear by Oval carabiners, especially ones made by Black Diamond. Ovals have a smooth, uniform shape that reduces carabiner shift when weighting an aid placement. They also utilize a classic gate and nose interface, and will also hold a fat rack of iron, stacks of nuts and tons of slings."

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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