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American D - Ball Lock

 - Petzl

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Item #: 615728
Price: $16.95
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Description:
Petzl's American D ball lock provides exceptional strength and versatility thanks to its medium-sized frame and asymmetric shape. Turn the locking sleeve either right or left with either hand using the SPINBALL rapid-action manual locking system and hold the sleeve in place by the green button that locks it.

Features:

  • When the green dot is showing, you know the sleeve is locked
  • Quickly unlock the sleeve by pressing on the green dot and turning the sleeve
  • Open it easily with one hand

Specifications:

  • Weight: 70 grams



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Review Snapshot® by PowerReviews
Petzl American D - Ball Lock
Avg. Customer Rating:
 
4.8 stars
(based on 6 reviews)
100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Quick to open (6), Simple (6)
Best Uses:
Indoor climbing (5), Outdoor climbing (5), Long climbs (3)
Reviewed by 6 CustomersSort by:
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worth every penny
By jake the snakeVerified Reviewer from sand rock alabama on 10/11/2009
Pros:
Quick to open, Simple
Best Uses:
Indoor climbing, Long Climbs, Outdoor climbing
Describe Yourself:
Competitive Climber
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Petzl American D - Ball Lock:

this product is great because it locks even when you forget too so its safe and easy

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The best
By The Main ManVerified Reviewer from Salisbury, NC on 12/13/2008
Pros:
Quick to open, Simple
Best Uses:
Indoor climbing, Long Climbs, Outdoor climbing, Sprint Climbs
Describe Yourself:
Avid Climber
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Petzl American D - Ball Lock:

I work at the local YMCA as climbing instructor and ALWAYS use the Am'D Ball-Lock for two of the most important reason: Faster and Safer! Nothing else is better PERIOD!

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very secure
By chaseVerified Buyer from miramar, fl on 7/30/2008
Pros:
Quick to open, Simple
Best Uses:
Keeps my keys secure on m
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Petzl American D - Ball Lock:

love it, no complaints

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easy to open yet very secure
By Erik the HikerVerified Reviewer from Wisconsin on 4/9/2007
Pros:
Quick to open, Scratch resistant, Simple
Best Uses:
Indoor climbing, Long Climbs, Outdoor climbing, Sprint Climbs
Describe Yourself:
Avid Climber
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Petzl American D - Ball Lock:

No need to change hand positions like the TirActs.

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i recomend this item for climbing
By climber boy from in the mountains on 12/3/2006
Pros:
Quick to open, Scratch resistant, Simple, the best item i have
Best Uses:
Decorative only, Indoor climbing, Outdoor climbing

Comments about Petzl American D - Ball Lock:

I would recomend that if you need carabiners for climbing that this product works great and it is easy to use and fast when it comes to unlocking and opening. I strongly recomend this for all climbers

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I have no complaints whatsoever
By PaulVerified Reviewer from Bozeman, MT on 6/18/2006
Pros:
Quick to open, Simple
Best Uses:
Indoor climbing, Outdoor climbing

Comments about Petzl American D - Ball Lock:

Its perfect in that in cannot be loosened from any kind of friction and requires no time to open and close the gate.

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