Black Diamond - Hotwire Carabiner

The world's first wiregate carabiner for climbers, the Black Diamond HotWire® has been revamped with an updated, 20% 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.

• Hot-forged construction
• Nose angle opened slightly to improve clipping
• Large rope-bearing surface
• Same size as the original Hotwire with less weight
• 37gr / 1.3oz

• Closed Gate Strength:  9kN
• Open Gate Strength:  7kN
• Minor Axis Strength:  7kN
• Gate Opening:  25mm / 1in

You should check and see if we have a cosmetic second version of this carabiner available at a lower price.