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Black Diamond LiveWire Quickdraw
Black Diamond took its high-performance Dynotron and LiveWire carabiners, slapped a 12cm vari-width dogbone between them, and officially called it the LiveWire Quickdraw. Unofficially, we call it the smoothest clipping, most badass-looking draw we’ve seen in years. The wiregate biner’s draw-friendly surface and Black Diamond’s Straitjacket (a rubberized dogbone insert that holds the biner in place) keep everything properly oriented and ready to clip when your forearms are gassed, and the hooded nose protects the wire gate opening when you pitch off at the crux.
Bottom Line: It’s alive.
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By: silas shirley
October 4, 2009
These draws are sweet. Easy to clip with and they don't twist around like the skinny draws. Love these draws.
When using this quickdraw, which carabiner should be clipped
When using this quickdraw, which carabiner should be clipped to the route, and which be clipped to the rope-- and why?
By: Carlos from Philly
November 16, 2009
To simply answer the question, this draw is designed to use the wire gated side for the rope, which is really useful if you clip the draw onto the bolt, and then pull the rope up with just your hand to the hanging draw. A wire gate is easier slap the rope into than a regular bar gate.
That said, I usually clip the rope and then the draw, using the draw like a pulley for the rope. Since getting the rope into the hanging draw isn't usually on my concern list, I don't think I would pay $25 for this draw, but if you DO clip the hanger first, then yeah, great quickdraw. Also, as Silas Shirley said, it won't twist around on you.
By: Lyric Rosatti
November 16, 2009
LiveWire Quickdraw
By: mic3063202
September 13, 2009
This is the draw that tops them all. I have used them all and no draw, even the Petzl Spirit Express, come close to the handling and clippability of this draw. While it is a little pricey, I promise you this draw is worth every cent. You won't be dissapointed, buy them.
Livewire quickdraw- performance plus!
By: NikkiG
June 26, 2009
So i have been hesitant to swap my trusty metal biners for the wire gates, and have been researching all the pros and cons. I found myself in a climbing shop and the guy told me this particular draw is the latest model and the spine shape has differed from previous models, so i reviewed their entire store collection and purchased one.
Later that day i used it as my 2nd clip for a lead.. wow. Slides onto the bolt cos its minus the hook, and a very smooth clip with the wire at the bottom. I am now on this websire to purchase a set and will use them as my new gear. 2 thumbs up.
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