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Black Diamond

HotForge Quickdraws

Quickdraw using hot-forged aluminum Hotwire carabiners on both ends, straight gate on the bolt end and bent gate on the rope end. 24 kN closed gate strength on both carabiners, 8 kN open gate. The 12cm version weighs 103g; the Hybrid version swaps the rope-end for a wiregate at 99g.

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Last updated March 22, 2026