Gear Review
Serves its purpose as an affordable caribiner
By Panzer
Ranked #509 - Carabiners, Quickdraws, and Belay Devices
June 20, 2007
The HotWire model from Black Diamond is exactly what you'd expect from the reputable company. A light weight and sturdy non-locking wire caribiner that comes in a variety of colors. After the first wave arrived, I ordered a couple more.
View Details: Black Diamond HotWire Carabiner
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Tech Specs:
- Major Axis Strength:
- 25kN (5620lbf)
- Minor Axis Strength:
- 7kN (1574lbf)
- Open Gate Strength:
- 9kN (2023lbf)
- Locking:
- No
- Shape:
- Offset-D
- Gate Type:
- Wire
- Material:
- Aluminum
- Recommended Use:
- Rock climbing, ice climbing, alpine climbing
- Weight:
- 1.6oz (45g)
- Warranty:
- 1 Year
- Country of Origin:
- United States
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