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Petzl William Lock Carabiner
The Petzl William Lock Carabiner is a manual locking biner with large gate opening. The William is indespensable for belaying directly from the anchor point with a Munter hitch on single or double rope. The large size and pear shape allow an Italian hitch to invert easily even when the rope is icy or muddy.
$16.95 
too big
It's just a little bit too big for regular use. Although safe, the gate has some flex that always makes me nervous. The red locking-mark is nice, though.
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