Black Diamond HotWire - Black Diamond HotWire Rock Climbing Carabiner - The Hotwire Carabiner by Black Diamond is the worlds first wiregate carabiner for climbers. The HotWire has been revamped with an updated, 20 percent lighter hot-forged design. Its optimal size-to-weight ratio, flat gate-to-rope interface and resistance to freezing up in alpine conditions all ensure its continued popularity. The biner that started the wiregate revolution, features a large rope-bearing surface and a nose angle that has been opened slightly to improve clipping, it is the same size as the original HotWire with less weight. So if you are in the market to spruce up your rack and add less weight in the process, look no further than the The Hotwire Carabiner by Black Diamond.
Fabric:
- Hot-forged construction
Sizing:
- Same size as the original HotWire with 20% less weight
Features:
- Lightweight
- 1.3 oz
- Nose angle opened slightly to improve clipping
- Does not freeze up in alpine conditions
- Large rope-bearing surface
Appalachain Outdoors
The Hotwire Carabiner is the first wiregate ever created for progressive climbers, and it is now been revamped for a stronger, lighter hold. Black Diamond Equipment is offering you strength and security on every rock climbing mission that you make.Oregon Mountain Community
The Black Diamond HotWire carabiner started the wiregate revolution. It remains an all-season, all-around favorite worldwide because of its optimal size-to-weight ratio.
Moosejaw
The HotWire by Black Diamond. The biner that started the wiregate revolution- now 20% lighter and redesigned using hot forging.
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| Closed Gate Strength: | 5.395 lbf / 24 kN |
|---|---|
| Gate Opening: | 1.0" / 25 mm |
| Minor Axis Strength: | 1.574 lbf / 7 kN |
| Open Gate Strength: | 2,023 lbf / 9 kN |
| Weight: | 1.3 oz / 37 g |
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Reviews:
Perfect balance!
This is my go to non-locking carabiner for everything - ice climbing, alpine quickdraws, even my trad rack as a ton of these. It's lightweight, full size, doesn't freeze up and it's full strength. While there's lighter micro-biners, I think the size versatility makes up for the extra weight. Clipping these are no problem, even with mitts or gloves on, and I can even tie a decent hitch 'round one if I have to. It's pretty directional, so cross loading has never been an issue for me.Bottom line - if you can afford em, grab as many as you can! The weight savings add up and the functionality is pretty unmatched for something this light.
Awesome carabiner easy to handle, light weight with no compramise in size!
These are great and finally a much needed improvement on the BD Hotwire, I have a have always been a fan of the Mammut element but with the new Hotwire being the same weight and offering a slightly larger / easier to handle carabiner it definitively takes the cake without breaking your wallet. These will be great for ice climbing when you have to fumble around with clunky gloves to make clips.
very light, very strong, and feels solid
I like pretty much everything about it, except for the quality of the anodization. Maybe it's just mine, but the wear on it the first time I took it climbing with me was a little higher than I would have expected. I don't think it will really impact the performance, but it's something to keep in mind.
Only 1oz heavier than the Neutrino with the handling and clipping benefits of a full size karab. I have these on the rope end of all of my quickdraws. I find the flat surface of the wire gate to be super easy to clip even with wet or icy ropes.
Lightweight and Performance, The Best!!
I first used the carabiner sport climbing and it was probably one of the lightest and easiest to clip carabiners I have ever been able to use. They are the best you can get for the price! I suggest buying several of them for your favorite pieces on your rack!!
My favorite wiregate biners. Load up!
I've ordered at least one of almost every wiregate around to find which one I like best, and the HotWire wins. It is cheap and functional, sized perfectly, and quite frankly blows some others out of the water. If you are looking for an awesome wiregate, look no further.
Solid Wire Gate
So a Biner is a Biner, these are about as good as they get without dropping more than $10 each. Wild Country Helium's are lighter and keylock but other than that I would say you cant beat these.
Bad Ass Biner
These are awesome. they are huge for as light as they are and they clib like a dream. standard BD quality, I use them with mammut contact slings for alpine draws and I love em. buy them,
Perfect for trad gear
very light and easy to clip, i have these on all my trad gear. Don't get sucked into the micro biner commotion, those tiny things are hard to clip.
Nice wire gate
So far I've only used this biner for keeping gear on me but it does that very well and it makes you look a whole lot cooler
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