No longer considered appropriate solely for sport climbs or "clip-ups", quickdraws have become standard equipment on almost every climber's rack. Crack climbers, trad climbers and ice climbers alike all agree that they're time-savers and a vital piece of the climbing system. Used to reduce rope drag and to prevent accidental dislodging of protection on the lead, quickdraws are specialized pieces of equipment that come in a variety of styles, lengths and with varying types of carabiners dedicated to either end.

In general, longer draws are better for wandering face climbs or traditional crack climbs, but for short routes that are—primarily—bolt-protected, shorter quickdraws are the norm. For ice climbing, select one of the Five-O series draws for their ease-of-use with gloves.

Specs:
Carabiners: 1-Straight Solid Five-O, 1-Straight Wire Five-O
Draw: 6" Omega Draw Sling
Strength: 22 kN