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Quickdraws

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The avid climber uses quickdraws so they can attach their rope to protection points while there are lead climbing. A quickdraw is a textile sling with a carabiner on both ends. They are sometimes called extenders and are very useful pieces of equipment for mountaineering and climbing. The main function of the quickdraw is connect the rope so that the climber is protected, but some of the other requirements have led to the quickdraws evolving in distinct ways to accommodate different types of climbing.

Climbers are usually following devious lines. The climber that is skillful will use the quickdraw to the rope straight on the path to avoid changes in the direction of the rope. This is done to reduce friction, which enables more fluid movement when climbing and less rope drag.

Now the issue becomes finding the right quickdraws for you. This is why we’ve created a list of some of the best and highest rated quickdraws of the year. We know there are plenty of other options in terms of shopping but this list should give you a solid start in your search for your next set of quickdraws.

Check out our list of some of the best quickdraws of the year.

Omega Pacific Omegalite 4.0 Wiregate Quickdraw

First on our list of the best quickdraws of the season come Omega Pacific’s Omegalite 4.0 Wiregate Quickdraw 5 Pack for $44.98. These quickdraws are no longer considered to be only for “clip-ups” or sport climbs. Quickdraws have become standard on almost every climb and for the price, these quickdraws are fantastic. The have a sturdy feel and nice, big gates. The only downside we see to having wire gates on the wall side of the draw is that they can snag a bit easier on bolt hangers when trying to take off the draw.

Other than this, these quickdraws are a great option for any climber and if you are looking to save a few bucks, these are your answer.

Features

– Omega Pacific Quickdraws in a 5 pack. 6 inch pre-sewn slings and made of Omegalite 4.0 biners.
– These quickdraws are made in the United States
– 22KN webbing strength

Mad Rock Concorde Quickdraw Set

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Moving up a little in price and quality come the Mad Rock Concorde Quickdraw Set. These have carabiners that are warm forged aluminum and have a Dyneema sling. These quick draws are lightweight and strong.

Some other positives of these quickdraw are they are really light and small. The Dyneema material that is used on these quickdraws are light and they do that without giving up any strength. This also makes them easy to carry and pack. They are easy to clip and smooth and the carabiners on these are strong with KN ratings that are higher than many of the larger carabiners out there. There is also a rubber liner on one side of the dogbone that helps maintain the appropriate alignment of the carabiner to be clipped easier. They are also pretty affordable compared to many others.

Be careful handling them because they are smaller than many others. Think about that if you have bigger hands.

Features

– 6 pack of Concorde quickdraws
– Dyneema sling

Camp Wire Express KS Quickdraw

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For $74.94, the Camp Wire Express KS Quickdraw is a great option and rates highly on our list. These draws are great and they clip very well. The gate is secure and snappy and the dogbone is stiff which makes in tough for the lower carabiner to move around. They are really light and you will barely notice them being there even with a full rack. The sphere lock system is very nice and they never get snagged on your harness or bit. They are a great option for most climbers.

Features

– A great beginner draw for those that want to climb
– Comes with 2 updated Orbit Wire carabiners
– 16 mm polyester “dog bones” that are available in 11 and 18 cm lengths
– Feature the Karstop Evo carabiner retainer on the end of the rope

Black Diamond FreeWire Quickdraw – 6 Pack

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Here comes Black Diamond with another great climbing product and this one comes in the form of the Black Diamond FreeWire Quickdraw 6 pack. This package is right around $80 and you are getting no frills construction and it won’t break the bank. You get full wiregate performance with these quickdraws. It also comes with a durable 18 mm dogbone made of polyester and two biners that are two wiregate HotWire. These quick gates are all purpose and extremely light. You won’t even notice that you are wearing them.

Features

– Made of nylon
– Top and bottom feature cold forged HotWire biners
– No gate flutter with dual wiregates
– 18 mm polyester dogbone with straightjacket
– Get in 12 cm or 18 cm

Petzl Djinn Axess Quickdraw

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Finally, our list will finish out with the Petzl Djinn Axess Quickdraw that comes in a pack of six. If you have ever owned a product by Petzl, then you know you are getting something that is quality. These quickdraws are lightweight and really durable.

Some people like the solid quickdraws better than the wire because they don’t get caught up in your fingers when you are trying to clip. This makes these much more efficient and easier to use. Therefore, you are looking at a safer climb.

Features

– Comes with Djinn Axess quickdraw and also includes a combination of Djinn biners. The wide contact surface offers less wear and better glide while the H-shaped cross section gives you better weight ratio and strength
– Lightweight carabiners with 24mm gate openings on the straight gate and 27mm on the bent gate.
– Strength is 23KN
– Axess sling is very strong and made of polyester webbing
– String S helps protect webbing from damage and holds rope end carabiner in place

We hope this list gives you an idea of some of the best quickdraws to look out for when you are shopping. You can’t go wrong with any of these quickdraws.

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