Quickdraws & Snap Gates

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Edelrid Pure, Pure Wire and Pure Pro Quickdraws

We reviewed the previous version of the Edelrid Pure in a 2016 Group Test. It was a good weight saver, and reasonably priced, but featured a floppy sling and was a bit less ergonomic than some of the competition. So has the updated version addressed these issues and is it still well-priced in a busy market?

2 29 Sep, 2023

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Latest Reviews

These are reviews from the UKC editorial team

Edelrid's Bulletproof Karabiners

The Edelrid Bullet was first introduced in 2016, and the range has since extended to include screwgates and HMS belay karabiners. We've had a selection on long-term test. Here's what we think.

19 18 Sep, 2018

Beal Be Free Rubber Quickdraws

If you hear the name Beal you'll probably think ropes, but the brand has a range of hardwear too. The new Be Free Rubber is a sport climbing draw with a rubber cover over the sling, designed for easier grabbing.

12 Jan, 2018

Group Test Sport Quickdraws

In this group review we test sport climbing quickdraws from all the leading manufacturers, comparing them for key characteristics such as ease of handling, gate action, weight, length and price.

32 27 Oct, 2016

Wild Country Proton Quickdraw

British Mountain Guide Tim Neill tests out the new Wild Country proton Quickdraws. "The slings are chunky and robust...

10 30 Sep, 2014

Group Test Trad Quickdraws

One piece of gear that you can never do without when roped climbing is a quickdraw. In this comparative review, Alan James takes a detailed...

54 24 Sep, 2014

DMM Alpha Trad Quickdraws

The new flagship hot-forged DMM Alpha karabiners are now available. There are four 'biners in the range - a Trad, a Trad Light, plus two...

4 24 Sep, 2012

Comparison Review All-round Quickdraws

With both traditional and sport climbing use in mind, Mark Glaister has been testing out some of the diverse range of quickdraws...

28 3 Oct, 2011

Latest News

These are announcements direct from manufacturers

Beal ZEST Quickdraw

Quickdraw for sport climbing and big walls.

28 Feb, 2022

New Mammut Sender Quickdraws and 4 Slide Harness

The Sender quickdraws and 4 Slide Harness from Mammut are brand new for this season. The 4 Slide Harness comes in at just £55, making it a very affordable option.

6 1 Mar, 2021

Ocun Hawk and Harpy Screwgate

There are situations in climbing that border with danger and ask for special protection. To increase your courage in such moments, Ocún has designed its smallest locking carabiner named Hawk. And then there are situations when you struggle with the logistic...

16 Aug, 2018