To reduce the bulk and heft hanging from our harness, we rack up with the Black Diamond Litewire Quickdraw. The wire gates keep gram count low and minimize shutter on wandering faces, giving us confidence when pushing our grade, while the Dynex sling boasts an impressive strength-to-weight ratio.
Price: $79.95 from Backcountry
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| $79.95 | Visit Store |
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