The Metolius Element Keylock is a small pear-shaped locker that bridges the gap between compact and versatile. Its most notable quality is its affordability, as it’s one of the least expensive lockers in this review, providing good value. Its best use is as a compact belay locker while trad climbing, and we loved it for use with a Petzl Reverso, either while lead belaying or while belaying off the anchor in auto-lock mode. The completely round stock, as compared to the I-beam stock prevalent in most lockers, allows the rope to slide smoothly with less friction, regardless of the use, and makes belaying easier. Its compact size takes up less room in the pack or on the harness, but also means it isn’t as good for organizing a complex belay. It’s also quite heavy, especially considering its size, but consider using one as a compact belay locker or for building anchors if you are on a budget.
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Metolius Element Review
Original price was: $18.00.$5.40Current price is: $5.40.
