In reply to UKC Gear:
Dear All,
thanks for comments, and apologies, there was indeed a 'snafu' with the webpage which meant the stats weren't showing - they are now.
So for everyone:
24KN Gate Closed, 9KN Gate open, 7KN Cross Gate.
Weight: Biner 48/9 Grams Bent/Straight. Quickdraw: 116gms for the 12cm. You can see full stats here:
http://www.wildcountry.com/products/karabiners/proton-karabiner/#tab-2
Some replies to the comments:
PPP: Yes. maybe they seem pricey but, as the review implies, worth it - as did the review by Keith Sharples in Climber in July issue 'Wild Country may very well have knocked the ball out of the park with the Proton'.
And with hot forged gates needed to create the special curve on the bent they cost a lot to make. And are very similarly priced to other biners of this style.
Flaneur - Biners made in China, slings are sewn in the Uk and the QD's are built in the UK. We put some relief in to the straight gate which should mean they fit most clipsticks fine. I've only used them with one (not sure which as it wasn't mine) and it worked fine.