Black Diamond HotWire Carabiner

Product Descriptions

REI Description: The redesigned Black Diamond HotWire(R) carabiner is 20% lighter than previous versions, yet maintains the same easy-to-use size of the original HotWire. Hot-forged HotWire features a nose angle that has been opened slightly to improve the ease of clipping. Large internal space of the HotWire 'biner accommodates your finger and the rope while clipping. Works well as the rope-end carabiner on a quickdraw.

Massey's Outfitters Description: Black Diamond HotWire Carabiner - Ten years ago the HotWire Carabiner from Black Diamond started the wiregate revolution. And ten years later the award-winning HotWire is still leading the pack, offering the best balance of function, features and value in a wiregate biner. Use it alpine or trad climbing for its lightness or for its clippability when sport climbing.The HotWire's slender, no-bulk wiregate has a firm action that is effortless to clip. In whiplash situations, the gate wont freeze open or shut due to adverse conditions. Strong, light and super-clippable, the HotWire offers versatility for all types of climbing with its optimal blend of size and weight. Weight: 45g, Major Axis Strength: 25 kN, Minor Axis Strength: 7 kN, Gate Open Strength: 8 kN, Rope Bearing Surface: 9.2mm, Gate Opening: 25mm.

Eastern Mountain Sports Description: Ultralight, strong, and easy to clip carabiner. Ideal for alpine, traditional, and sport climbing. Slender, no-bulk wire-gate has firm action for effortless clipping. Steel gate is stronger than aluminum because it will bend without breaking. Wire-gate biners are more secure on the rope end of a sling; gate is less likely to flick open during a fall. Weighs 45 grams (1.6 ounces).

Backcountry Description: The Black Diamond HotWire Carabiner started the wiregate revolution, and now it returns with a fresh, hot-forged design that makes it 20 percent lighter and helps streamline your rack even further. A slighltly widened nose angle improves clipping and the large rope-bearing surface helps you build anchors and manage multiple lines with ease.

SummitHut Description: In 1995 the HotWire started the wiregate revolution. Years later the award-winning HotWire is still leading the pack, offering the best balance of function, features and value in a wiregate biner. Use it alpine or trad climbing for its lightness or for its clippability when sport climbing. The slender, no-bulk wiregate has a firm action that is effortless to clip. In whiplash situations, the gate wont freeze open or shut due to adverse conditions. Strong, light and super clippable, the HotWire offers versatility for all types of climbing with its optimal blend of size and weight.