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Black Diamond LiveWire Quickdraw
When using this quickdraw, which carabiner should be clipped...
By Carlos from Philly
Ranked #88 - Carabiners, Quickdraws, and Belay Devices
November 16, 2009
When using this quickdraw, which carabiner should be clipped to the route, and which be clipped to the rope-- and why?
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By Lyric Rosatti
Ranked #41 - Carabiners, Quickdraws, and Belay Devices
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.
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