Camp - Orbit Lock, lightweight locking carabiner for belays

Camp - Orbit Lock, small carabiner

The Orbit Lock carabiner design provides great strength and rigidity.
Its compact dimensions make it ideal for belay anchors and for maneuvers such as rappelling, where it is more practical than a normal HMS carabiner for connecting brakes and self-locking devices to the harness.
The nose with patented SphereLock geometry optimizes the lever-carabiner clearance for maximum safety.

Characteristics

• Lightweight and compact locking carabiner, ideal for anchoring and maneuvering
• Lightweight and comfortable ring nut to operate
• Optimized design for an exceptional strength/weight ratio
• Slim nose with patented SphereLock system for maximum security
• Laser safety marking that indicates whether the ring is open or closed
• Available in 2 colors: orange and gunmetal

Specifications

• Weight: 45gr
• Materials: aluminum alloy
• Certification(s): CE EN 12275 type B, CE EN 362 type B
• Major axis resistance 24 kN
• Minor axis resistance 8 kN
• Open lever resistance 8 kN
• 17 mm opening
• Length 98mm
• Width 58mm

Camp Carabiners Overview

Continuous evolution. In 1987 CAMP launched the famous “33 grams” on the market, which for almost twenty years was the lightest carabiner in the world. The record lasted until 2005, when it switched to the 28 gram Nano Wire. In 2008, with the Nano 23, CAMP technicians managed to remove another 5 grams and in 2014, with the Nano 22, they reached a new limit of lightness that does not compromise functionality. Indeed: the Nano 22 is not only lighter but also more manageable and safer than its predecessor.
The Photon remains the reference for those looking for lightness but who don't want to give up full-size dimensions.
And then there is the extraordinary Dyon: a carabiner with unique characteristics that makes the difference thanks to the innovative patented closure.
And like the Nano 22 and the Photon, the Dyon is also available in 8 different colors to match the Cams, offering mountaineers an additional choice in the name not only of lightness but also of functionality.
The fact remains that, if you want to tackle long mountain routes, the Nano 22 allows for an exceptional weight reduction by taking up less space on the gear rings, among other things.

Atom, Core and Nimbus: the new locking carabiners characterized by quality and performance. Just looking at them is enough to understand that they are special: we are talking about the new Atom, Core and Nimbus locking carabiners, which completely renew our range of connectors of this type.
Exceptional functionality, lightness, safety and notable aesthetic impact: these are the strong points of all the models, characterized by lightened and extremely easy to handle ring nuts, particularly rounded shapes with "rope friendly" surfaces that facilitate the sliding of the ropes and facilitate manoeuvres, and finally by the safety marking which indicates whether the ring is open or closed.
If you are looking for a multi-purpose and extremely reliable HMS carabiner, which offers high-level innovative solutions at a best-selling price, your choice can only fall on the Atom.
The Core, on the other hand, is the tool with a "soft" design that ensures unparalleled fluidity in belaying with the half boat, also contributing to reducing wear on the ropes.
And finally here is the Nimbus, which stands out for its compactness and therefore lightness, which is appreciated on the longest and most demanding routes.

Patents . The Atom Belay Lock and Core Belay Lock carabiners have a small internal lever which, using the same spring as the main lever, closes on the service ring of the harness, locking it in the correct position for belaying or rappelling. This prevents the carabiner from rotating, avoiding transversal applications of the load.
The Dyon carabiner features two patents: first of all the innovative KeyWire closure system, equipped with a wire gate with a special insert that allows the gate-carabiner connection without the uncomfortable tooth of Wire carabiners, and then the particular SphereLock geometry of the nose, which optimizes closure for the benefit of safety.
The Photon, Orbit, Atom, Core, Nimbus and Nitro carabiners also have this last feature.
Equipment in order for more effective climbing. Let's think about the organization of the material on the harness: having everything at hand, in perfect order, automatically means greater efficiency, greater safety and, regardless of success or otherwise, guarantees a more harmonious and satisfying climb. Haven't we convinced you? Pay attention to the champions, those who tackle the hardest pitches (perhaps sending them on sight) or the longest and most demanding routes: you will immediately notice the order that characterizes their gear rings.
A perfect organization of the equipment facilitates the positioning of the anchors and, when belaying, speeds up the passage of the material to the partner. Is chaos constantly reigning on your harness? But do you dream of improving your performance on the wall? Pay attention to the order, then, perhaps starting to attach the quickdraws in the right direction, without confusing the carabiners for the anchors with those for the rope, and to match each Cam with the same color carabiner (the Dyon, the Nano 22 and the Photon offer this possibility) for immediate identification of the measures.

Classification of mountaineering and climbing connectors according to EN 12275 and EN 362 standards:

• Type B: Basic, self-locking connector for use in any belay system
• Type H: Self-closing connector, generally pear-shaped, intended primarily for dynamic belaying e.g. using the half-boatman's knot (HMS)
• Type K: self-closing connector intended primarily for connecting the climber to via ferrata anchors (Klettersteig)
• Type T: Self-closing connector designed to ensure load application in a precise direction
• Type A: Self-closing connector to connect directly to a specific type of anchors
• Type Q: connector with screw closure, with ring nut which once fully screwed participates in supporting the load (quick link)
• Type X: self-locking connector, symmetrical (oval) in shape and intended for example for artificial climbing and pulleys
• Type M: Multipurpose connector, with screw nut, which can be loaded along the major and minor axis