Black Diamond LiteWire Carabiner
Best lightweight wire gate for traditional climbers building a versatile rack.
A reliable, hot-forged wiregate that strikes the perfect balance between weight and durability. It’s a workhorse for traditional climbing, offering a smooth clipping action and a generous rope-bearing surface that keeps your gear in top shape. It’s the sensible, no-fuss choice for building alpine draws or racking cams.
$9.95
at
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Who it's for
- Alpinists and trad climbers seeking to minimize rack weight
- Sport climbers prioritizing gear longevity and fluid clipping
- Climbers who need reliable, snag-resistant performance on technical terrain
Who should skip it
- Climbers with smaller hands or those preferring a softer gate
- Cleaners of overhanging routes who prefer snag-free keylock gates
- Ounce-counting minimalists looking for the absolute lightest hardware available
Performance breakdown
Weight Efficiency
Featherlight construction keeps your rack manageable on long alpine approaches.
Clipping Performance
Optimized nose geometry makes clipping quick and fumble-free under pressure.
Durability
Large rope-bearing surface minimizes wear on both rope and hardware.
Structural Integrity
Hot-forged design delivers exceptional strength-to-weight ratio for traditional climbing.
Sustainability
Incorporating recycled aluminum reduces environmental impact without sacrificing performance.
Racking Versatility
Hinge-end basket keeps slings and cams organized and secure.
Key Specs
Material
80% Aluminum (7075), 20% Steel
Weight
32 grams
Gate Opening
20 mm
Major Axis Strength
24 kN
Minor Axis Strength
8 kN
Open Gate Strength
8 kN
Certification
CE/UIAA Certified
Hot Forged
Yes
Keylock Nose
No
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