Gear Review
Get the job done
By Andrew Krosbakken
Ranked #38 - Carabiners, Quickdraws, and Belay Devices
March 5, 2009
I use the straight gate style for non rope end of my trad quickdraws. Though they are a little heavy, they feel super solid and the action is smooth.
View Details: Black Diamond Quicksilver Carabiner
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Tech Specs:
- Major axis strength:
- 25kN (5620 lbf)
- Minor axis strength:
- 7kN (1574 lbf)
- Open gate strength:
- 9kN (2023 lbf)
- Locking:
- No
- Shape:
- D-ish
- Gate Type:
- Solid
- Material:
- Anodized Aluminum
- Recommended use:
- When you want to use the full-function biner which sets the standard for the rest, without killing your bank account.
- Weight:
- 50 g (1.76 oz)
- Warranty:
- 1 Year
- Country of Origin:
- United States
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