Black Diamond Hotwire Wiregate Karabiner

The Black Diamond Hotwire wiregate karabiner has been updated from it's original version to produce a hot-forged wiregate biner that is now 20% lighter. Its optimal size-to-weight ratio, it's flat gate-to-rope interface, and a good resistance to freezing up in alpine conditions, all ensure that it continues to be a popular design.

BLACK DIAMOND HOTWIRE FEATURES

• Hot-forged construction
• Nose angle opened slightly to improve clipping
• Large rope-bearing surface
• Same size as the original HotWire with less weight
• Weight : 37 g (1.3 oz)
• Closed Gate Strength : 24 kN (5,395 lbf)
• Open Gate Strength : 9 kN (2,023 lbf)
• Minor Axis Strength : 7 kN (1,574 lbf)
• Gate Opening : 25 mm (1.0 in)

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