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Meet Orca: The world's first hinging buckle

Engineered for extreme conditions. Designed to elevate.
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Press, slide, released.

  1. 1 The lever being pressed down

    Press

    Press the lever down to unlock

  2. 2 The buckle halves slid apart

    Slide

    Slide the two halves laterally

  3. 3 The buckle in its open position

    Released

    The buckle is now open

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Close-up of the Orca buckle

Orca buckle specs

Spec Orca SST Orca
Body Stainless steel Aluminum
Lever Aluminum Aluminum
Weight 80g 30g
Webbing 25mm
Release Two-step auto-lock
Motion Pivots to follow the load
Break strength Testing in progress
Intended use Gear, cargo and pets. Not for life-safety or climbing.
Patent status Patent pending

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The same Orca buckle is the centerpiece of Zumi dog gear, our sister brand.

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