Carabiner First Ascent PINCH

First Ascent PINCH is a lightweight aluminum carabiner with a curved oval shape and an automatic clutch.
Convenient in situations where you need to change the direction of the load.
Used with blocks, descent and safety devices for organizing the hitch and pulleys.

Features of First Ascent PINCH:
- oval shape is convenient for placing blocks, rollers and clamps;
- automatic two-stroke Autolock clutch is easy to open/close with one hand;
- Keylock system makes it easier to work with the carabiner and does not cling to equipment or fingertips of gloves;
- spiral displacement of the carabiner plane allows you to conveniently distribute ropes when organizing pulleys.
Material - high-quality Al alloy with anodized surface that provides resistance to corrosion, chips and scratches.
The clutch with a grooved surface provides good grip with fingers or gloves.

Specifications of the carabiner First Ascent PINCH:
- Weight, g:  83 (2.93 oz)
- Clutch type:  automatic 2-stroke
- Opening width, cm:  2.2 (0.87 in)
- Breaking load, kN:  25 (2550 kg)
- Destructive transverse load, kN:  8 (816 kg)
- Breaking load with latch open, kN:  7 (714 kg)
- External dimensions (MAX length/width), cm:  10.8 х 6.2 (4.3 х 2.4 in)
- Symmetrical oval shape eliminates incorrect positioning of the carabiner
- Ergonomic shape and Keylock system are comfortable to work with, even when wearing gloves
- Grooved surface of the coupling provides good grip with fingers or gloves
- Spiral offset of the carabiner plane allows for convenient distribution of ropes when organizing pulley blocks
- Symmetrical oval shape is ideal for use with block rollers, rope clamps, etc.
- Certification:  EN 362

MANUFACTURER
First Ascent TM
The First Ascent TM brand was registered in Ukraine in 2010 by experienced domestic climbers who have been developing and manufacturing safety equipment since 1995.
Based on their own experience and advice from well-known climbers, mountaineers and cavers, the developers create really high-quality products and constantly expand the range.
The brand's products are manufactured both in Ukraine and to order at specialised enterprises in Taiwan.