Rock Exotica Rocko Carabiner

I use these carabiners for tree work, where industry standards dictate we use double action locking mechanisms. Rock exotica carabiners lock in the opposite direction of most gates but feel solid and work flawlessly even under extremely harsh conditions. Anyone should feel completely safe trusting their life to Rock Exotica products.

Excellent quality and color. I love the downward action on the locking mechanism.

I bought extras to replace the carabiners that came stock on my other equipment; these are stronger and have a 'twist-pull down-fold in' arrangement than I can accomplish in one motion. The most frustrating part of my last climb was dealing with a carabiner on one side that I had to 'twist-pull up- fold in' arrangement that I had to use both hands for on one side and this one on the other. It was maddening having to actually stop and think about the correct 'combination' before I could make my next move.

As a relatively new SRT tree climber, I like the rock exotica locking mechanism though I’ve read some people find it funky since it is upside down compared to some other manufacturers products. I bought a handful of these. One with a wire gate, one without and a pirate HMS style. All really great!

I like the action of the Exotica carabiner's and use this in conjunction with a pulley and friction hitch.

Like RE stuff. bought a number of biners, rig plates, and pulleys from RE for a specfic project. All nice. All the biners work well. Like the slight offset to the opening. I thoguht I wanted the autolock version, as I really like an older DMM HMS with an autolock, and I feel they are faster to open. The opening motion requires a push down then turn, one more step than I'd prefer. I am used to the opposite single-rotation of the DMM. This is not to say the product is of less quality...it's great...I just felt slowed by the operation. I almost sent six back to trade for the autolock versions, but after this one arrived, I changed my mind.

Good stuff !

The action isn't as smooth as my petzl triacts, but pulling down instead of up is something that I didn't even know I was missing! I'm sure the action will smooth out after some use. Well finished too!