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Black Diamond
HotWire Carabiner

4.75 out of 5 stars
16 Reviews
$10.00
Color:Black

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HotWire Carabiner

The HotWire Carabiner is Black Diamond's original wire gate carabiner, designed for climbing with lighter gear. Wire gates reduce flutter as well as weight, meaning the gate won't accidentally open after you've clipped your rope to it.


Details

  • Black Diamond's original wire gate carabiner for climbing
  • Hot forged for a lighter weight than previous generations
  • Wire gate reduces flutter and weight
  • Item #BLDZ96K
Material
hot forged alloy
Gate Type
wire
Major Axis Strength
24kN
Minor Axis Strength
8kN
Open Gate Strength
8kN
Gate Opening
23mm
Claimed Weight
1.3oz
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year

Overall Rating

5 based on 16 ratings

Review Summary

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5 Stars - 14 reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

January 11, 2024

super durable workhorse

I'm still using about a dozen of the original hot-wires I bought in the 90's. The gate action is as good as ever and I have never had 1 get sticky. They are the most long lasting carabiners I have ever had. The rest of my rack is on original neutrinos which are just as good as the hot-wires. I can't say enough about how well these have held up. 15 Bigwalls and well over 1000 days of climbing over the last 25 years

Dan M.
blackdiamondequipment.com

Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com

5 out of 5 stars

November 26, 2023

Solid for what it is!

Not using this for anything crazier than attaching a Nalgene to my pack most of the time but couldn’t ask for a better carabiner for the job!

Zachary A.
blackdiamondequipment.com

Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com

5 out of 5 stars

July 26, 2023

Excellent standard wiregate caribiner

Excellent wiregate caribiner for the price. I use this for quickdraws, gear, camping, light rigging, or anywhere a high quality caribiner is needed.

Thomas T.
blackdiamondequipment.com

Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com

5 out of 5 stars

July 17, 2023

A good Carimexican at a good price.

Used these to make some alpine draws. They work as advertised. Gate action is nice. We'll see how the gates hold up after a few seasons but for now I'm happy with them.

zachary s.
blackdiamondequipment.com

Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com

3 out of 5 stars

June 24, 2023

Didn't work with my Petzl Ascender as a rope safety

The Petzl has a round opening for a rope safety clip. The shape of these carabiners isn't a good fit with a round hole. They functioned just fine, but removing them was hard as they would get locked in place. I'm sure they are great for other uses, but not this one.

Bryant E.
blackdiamondequipment.com

Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com

5 out of 5 stars

November 29, 2022

Great quality for price

This carabiner is without doubt my favorite non-locker on the market. I use it for many different aspects of my climbing.

Will S.
blackdiamondequipment.com

Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com

5 out of 5 stars

September 18, 2022

Love them

Have hotwire on my quickdraws and I use them on my alpine drawers. Work smoothly with easy clip in to bolts and clipping your rope.

Aaron N.
blackdiamondequipment.com

Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com

5 out of 5 stars

September 15, 2022

It Clicked...

Click: My Hotwire Carabiner Changed Everything I placed a screw deep into solid ice and then backed it up with a stopper. The stance was solid, one more pitch to the summit of the Aiguille. I used a hotwire to clip into the belay. I heard the distinct click over the gentle wind. It “clicked” for me. I belayed my partner up. When she arrived, I knew I had to ask her to marry me. Years later now, the mountains we climb are different: work, house, responsibilities, two happy children. I drive the youngest to baseball practice. The same Hotwire biner, now carefully holds my car keys, and I fidget with it during the game. Thanks Black Diamond for protecting me in my adventurous, mountain years.

William K.
blackdiamondequipment.com

Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com

5 out of 5 stars

August 23, 2022

Solid performer

Great ‘biner. Fits the hand, easy to manoeuvre. I like it!

Brian W.
blackdiamondequipment.com

Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com

5 out of 5 stars

August 22, 2022

Classic nonlocker

Bigger basket so it’s great for whatever you use them for.

Tyson R.
blackdiamondequipment.com

Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com