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Classic carabiner (solid finger): This type of carabiner has a spring system that makes it very easy to open and close automatically. It's also known as a "keylock", which makes it easy to detach, even when you're at arm's length. These karabiners are generally heavier than wire karabiners.
Wire karabiner: unlike conventional karabiners, this type of karabiner's finger is made of thin metal rods. They are lighter yet stronger than their tube counterparts. What's more, they reduce the whiplash effect that can occur when opening a carabiner in the event of a fall.