Wtb old attaches

looking to buy 2-4 of the old/og attaches (idk what they’re called) the ones that are fully round stock.

Good Luck, those are like gold.

Check out the CAMP Nimbus https://www.camp-usa.com/outdoor/product/carabiners/nimbus-lock/. I have been using it for the past year on rock and ice. It’s pretty darn sweet and I no longer miss my old Attache’s

I have two. One brand new, one used. Willing to part with them but not very cheaply. 

REI has BD's new PearLock carabiner which is a lightweight round stock if you want another option.

https://www.rei.com/product/191973/black-diamond-pearlock-screwgate-carabiner

The Metolius Element is pretty similar with its round stock. It’s what I ended up buying after looking for older attaches myself.

REI always have them in store if you live near one.

I’ve found the Metolius Element to be a good round stock carabiner but not my everyday use tool. The gate action takes a few extra seconds to twist open and close which gets really annoying in quick transitions, and they seem to be heavier than the Attache. I use them as a beater biners for top-rope masterpoints as an excuse to save my better carabiners.

I’d definitely recommend the CAMP round stocks over metolious.

bearded sam wrote:

Check out the CAMP Nimbus https://www.camp-usa.com/outdoor/product/carabiners/nimbus-lock/. I have been using it for the past year on rock and ice. It’s pretty darn sweet and I no longer miss my old Attache’s

Love these. Rounder shape seemed a little weird to me at first, but now think they're great. The Core lock (same shape but bigger) is also great. 

D B wrote:

The Metolius Element is pretty similar with its round stock. It’s what I ended up buying after looking for older attaches myself.

REI always have them in store if you live near one.

Great price, but really don't care for them. Takes forever to lock/unlock them. they're a little smaller, and not quite as symmetric as the CAMP Nimbus or old Attache.

Attache is still my favorite (lower left) but the CAMP Core lock (upper Right) and Nimbus (Mid right) are great. Metolius (upper left) would be great if they fix the screw gate. Not in love with the new Attache (Lower right).

To the OP, I have 4 old Attache's I've been hoarding that I'd sell you, but it would be cheaper to just buy the CAMP versions

I have 2 never used 

I will sell em to you

No idea how much

I also have a couple. Why is the round stock so coveted? Does it work best with certain devices?

Doctor Drake wrote:

I also have a couple. Why is the round stock so coveted? Does it work best with certain devices?

I can't speak for the OP, but in my case, the old Petzl Attache is the go to when belaying w/ thinner half ropes in the multi-pitch rock and alpine. Smooth and light.

Also, the round stock is worth the weight if ropes are wet. A friend gave me newer i-stock version before using it on a 20+ pitch route. Absolute torture to belay with. 

'edited for clarity

JCS

Doctor Drake wrote:

I also have a couple. Why is the round stock so coveted? Does it work best with certain devices?

For me and some people I know, the round stock is nicer when belaying in guide mode when being used as the locker that “captures” the rope. It passes over the rope more smoothly. When I used the current version of the Attache there was too much friction making belaying in guide mode a chore. Also, I absolutely hate the current attaches. I’ve had the screw lock get stuck many times. 

JCS and Don, thanks for the ideas. Both make good sense. I've always had roundish stock carabiners for belaying with a tube style device, so I guess now I'm less likely than ever to try one of the i-stock version.