Black Diamond Mini Wire Alpine quickdraw

Black Diamond MiniWire Alpine Quickdraw

Ultralight Versatility for Trad, Ice, and Alpine Climbing

Redefine what’s possible on the sharp end with the Black Diamond MiniWire Alpine Quickdraw, the ultimate solution for climbers who count every gram. Engineered for long, demanding routes where efficiency and minimal weight are paramount, the MiniWire Alpine is a masterpiece of versatile design. Whether you´re navigating wandering trad pitches, building anchors on a multi-pitch adventure, or tackling icy alpine faces, this quickdraw provides the adaptability you need to climb with confidence and speed. Its purpose-built construction is focused on reducing rack weight and eliminating rope drag, allowing you to focus purely on the movement ahead.

At the heart of this system are two of our new MiniWire carabiners—the lightest in the entire Black Diamond line. These fully-functional wiregate carabiners offer a significant weight saving without compromising on strength or handling. The wiregate design not only helps shave grams but also resists freezing in cold, alpine conditions and minimizes the risk of gate flutter on long pitches. Their compact size makes them ideal for building a streamlined, featherlight rack.

The MiniWire carabiners are connected by a 60 cm, 8mm tubular 100% Dynex Runner in a classic alpine quickdraw configuration. This is where the true versatility of the MiniWire Alpine shines. Kept tripled-up, it functions as a compact and tidy 20cm quickdraw for straight-forward protection placements. When you encounter a meandering pitch, traverse, or a deep placement under a roof, you can effortlessly extend the runner to its full 60 cm length. This extension dramatically reduces rope drag, ensuring a smoother ascent, easier rope management for your belayer, and less fatigue from pulling rope on long pitches. This adaptability means you can carry fewer slings and create a more efficient, multi-functional rack. The Dynex material itself is a superior choice for mountain environments; it´s incredibly strong for its weight and absorbs significantly less water than nylon, preventing it from getting heavy and freezing in wet or icy weather.

From the granite spires of the Bugaboos to the sweeping faces of the Alps, the Black Diamond MiniWire Alpine Quickdraw is the trusted tool for climbers pushing their limits. It is more than just a piece of equipment; it´s an enabling technology that allows you to climb lighter, move faster, and tackle more ambitious objectives with a rack that feels practically weightless.

Features:

* Lightweight MiniWire carabiners—the lightest in the BD line
* 8mm, 60 cm tubular 100% Dynex Runner in an alpine quickdraw configuration
* Usable as a compact alpine quickdraw or a full-length sling for extending placements