Black Diamond HotWire Carabiner

The HotWire Carabiner is Black Diamond’s lightweight, durable wiregate essential—perfect for quickdraws, alpine slings, and racking gear. Updated with improved geometry and hot-forged performance.

Specifications

• Closed Gate Strength: 24 kN (5,395 lbf)
• Open Gate Strength: 8 kN (1,798 lbf)
• Minor Axis Strength: 8 kN (1,798 lbf)
• Gate Opening: 27 mm (1.06 in)
• Weight: 40 g (1.4 oz)
• Hot-Forged Construction: Reduces weight while reinforcing key stress points
• Lightweight & Durable: Just 40g, ideal for building ultralight or all-around racks
• Large Rope-Bearing Surface: Increases rope and biner lifespan
• Optimized Nose Geometry: Easier rope clipping and cleaner bolt interactions
• Deeper Basket & Flatter Hinge-End: Enhances quickdraw security and racking efficiency

• Versatile Use: Great for sport climbing, trad, alpine, and ice routes
• Alpine Friendly: Wiregate won’t freeze up in cold conditions
• Color Options: Available individually in three distinct colors for easy gear sorting
• 2-Year Black Diamond Warranty