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Just wondered if anyone could point out some excellent winter wiregates for scottish mixed stuff, particularly for use on extending runners,the reason I ask on here is just to get some hands on knowledge and experience rather than what the descriptions say on retailers websites?

In reply to samsimpson: I wouldn't want to be using my DMM Phantoms with a bulky pair of gloves on.

In reply to mrchewy: that is the problem iam having at the moment as I have phantoms on my extenders! Not exactly ideal

In reply to samsimpson: just use standard sized carabiners, everyone else does.

In reply to mrchewy:

Agreed - Spectre 2s or Wild Wires are my choice.

In reply to samsimpson:

Heliums or Alphas for bling value?

In reply to samsimpson: Edelrid Missions, Lighter than Phantoms and full size.

In reply to samsimpson:

As cheap and big wiregate as possible...

In reply to samsimpson: http://www.needlesports.com/Catalogue/Rock-Climbing-Equipment/Karabiners/St...

In reply to samsimpson: The normal suggestions for the best full-size wiregate krabs these days are DMM Spectre 2 or Wild Country Heliums. There are currently great deals on both although I'd edge towards the Heliums:

Spectre quickdraws can be had from Rock&Run in any length sling length for £10 each http://www.rockrun.com/products/DMM-Spectre-2-Quickdraw-25cm.html

Helium quickdraws can be had from Go Outdoors from £10.27-£10.57 e.g. http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/helium-10cm-quickdraw-p162489

You've then got options including:

WC Nitro (budget version of the Helium) 3 quickdraws for £27.00
http://www.rockrun.com/products/Wild-Country-Nitro-Quickdraw-3%252dPack.htm... (or £9.50 each http://www.rockrun.com/products/Wild-Country-Nitro-Quickdraw-10cm.html although if you were being really cunning you could get Go Outdoors to price match and get them for £8.45 each!)

or

WC Wildwires (a bit heavy but cheaper) for £4 each http://www.v12outdoor.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=234&products_i...

HTH

In reply to samsimpson: Cheers for the suggestions everyone