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

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