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HMS Carabiner

What Does HMS Mean?

HMS is an acronym for the german phrase "Halbmastwurf sicherung”, which loosely translates as “Munter hitch belay carabiner.” So an “HMS” carabiner is, basically, the “half clove hitch belay” carabiner, a large, locking pear-shaped carabiner, suitable for belaying with a Munter hitch.

One of the advantages of using a pear-shaped carabiner like this is that the bottom edge is wide and relatively flat.
You can easily belay off of this with a Munter hitch, because the wide gap in the bottom allows the knot to flip back and forth as you take in or let out rope.
The wide and flat bottom allows you to clip other carabiners onto it, and add them and remove them fairly easily, even if one carabiner is loaded. This can be especially helpful on big wall climbing, when the first step to build an anchor is usually clipping a large pearabiner into each of the bolts, and locking the gates. Everything else you add to the anchor typically gets clipped into those primary carabiners.

HMS Sawtooth Autolocking Carabiner
$21.07

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The quality of this carabiner is second to none! It is smooth, easy to handle, won't jam, and the price is right. Learn More
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Cypher Twist Lock HMS Carabiner
Special Price $22.99 Regular Price $25.99
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The Sawtooth is a perfect belay/rappel carabiner. Its large surface area makes for silky smooth rappels and belays. In addition to everything else it has to offer, the price is right! Keylock gate system reduces snags.

Weight: 90 grams

Strength: 23kN

CE EN12275:1998-H EN362:2004-B

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CYPHER HELIOS SCREW GATE HMS
$13.99
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Our largest HMS designed for easy belay setup in any situation. The frame’s round bar stock works great with a variety of belay techniques including popular semi-auto locking devices, tube devices, and Munter hitch.

CE EN12275 Certified

Weight: 85g

Strength (major axis): 25kN

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