Black Diamond Restocks Magnetron Carabiner, Sells Out Instantly

Black Diamond has re‑released its Magnetron magnetic locking carabiner, which was discontinued in 2020 due to manufacturing complexity and high costs. The new stock went on sale on July 28, 2026 and sold out within 24 hours, with pre‑orders also exhausting quickly. A Black Diamond spokesperson said the product will be restocked online in about three weeks. The Magnetron is favored by elite climbers such as Alex Honnold, Hazel Findlay and Babsi Zangerl, and a promotional social‑media post attracted over half a million views in five days. The auto‑locking magnetic design is praised for its lightweight construction and reliability, a critical safety factor in climbing and rappelling where a locked carabiner can prevent fatal falls.