The HotForge Carabiner is a classic Black Diamond model with a solid gate specialized for sport climbing. Black Diamond modernized it with a lighter, hot forged construction, a larger rope-bearing surface for longer lasting durability, and flats that reduce the chance of accidentally opening the gate at a wrong time. Its nose also got a little tweak to facilitate easier clipping, and the keylock nose eliminates any chance of snagging. It's available in straight and bent gates for bolts or ropes.
Price: $11.95 from Backcountry
| Merchant | Price | |
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| $11.95 | Visit Store |
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: ""I keep a few of these HotForge Screwgate carabiners clipped to my harness at all times—they’re the definition of reliable. The screwgate locks smoothly, the keylock nose keeps things snag-free, and they’re...
Black Diamond's collection of quickdraws consists of draws with solid-gated or wire-gated carabiners, but the HotForge Hybrid Quickdraw is the only draw designed with solid and wire gates, and this Quickpack includes a set of six. The rope-clipping side...
The HotForge Hybrid takes Black Diamond's new hot-forged carabiner and combines it with a HotWire to further reduce the weight of your rack. Hot-forged construction maximizes strength while shaving off ounces, while the wire gate both reduces weight and...