Climbing Quickdraws
Clip with confidence using premium Climbing Quickdraws
At The Outdoor Warehouse, we carry a wide range of climbing quickdraws designed for sport climbing, trad, and alpine routes. A quickdraw connects your rope to protection, ensuring safety and efficiency on every lead. Choose from lightweight alpine draws, durable sport draws, and extendable options to match your climbing style.
Also known as climbing draws, sport draws, alpine draws, bolt clips, and lead climbing draws.
Why Quickdraws Matter
- Safety: Keeps rope properly aligned with protection.
- Efficiency: Smooth clipping helps conserve energy on lead.
- Durability: High-strength dogbones and carabiners resist wear.
- Versatility: Available in sport, trad, and alpine configurations.
Understanding Quickdraw Types
Sport Quickdraws use beefy dogbones and solid-gate carabiners for durability and repeated falls.
Trad Quickdraws are lighter, often with wiregate carabiners, for racking efficiency on long routes.
Alpine Draws feature extendable slings, reducing rope drag on wandering pitches.
All quickdraws should meet UIAA/CE standards for strength and safety.
Climbing Quickdraws at a Glance
| Type | Best For | Key Features |
|---|---|---|
| Sport Draws | Indoor & outdoor sport climbing | Durable dogbones, straight/bent gates, easy clipping |
| Trad Draws | Multi-pitch, trad racks | Lighter, wiregates, versatile sizes |
| Alpine Draws | Alpine routes, wandering pitches | Extendable sling, ultralight wiregates |
Correct vs Incorrect Clipping
Correct Clipping: Rope runs out from the climber, through the bottom of the carabiner, and out toward the belayer without crossing the gate.
Incorrect Clipping: Rope runs over the gate or is back-clipped, creating risk of unclipping in a fall. Always double-check before moving upward.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Back-clipping or z-clipping, which increases fall risk.
- Mixing worn dogbones with new carabiners.
- Using bent-gate biners for anchors instead of rope-end only.
- Neglecting to retire quickdraws after visible wear or sharp edges.
When to Retire Quickdraws
- ✔ Frayed stitching on dogbones.
- ✔ Sharp grooves on carabiners from repeated rope wear.
- ✔ Gates no longer snap closed securely.
- ✔ Any cracks or visible deformation in metal parts.
Pro Tip
For sport climbing, use beefier draws for durability. For trad or alpine, keep your rack light with wiregates and extendable slings. Protect your rope investment with a Rope Bag when heading to the crag.
Why Buy Quickdraws from The Outdoor Warehouse?
- All products meet or exceed UIAA/CE safety standards.
- Hand-picked quickdraws for sport, trad, and alpine climbing.
- The Outdoor Warehouse offers fast shipping and expert advice.
Shop climbing quickdraws today at The Outdoor Warehouse — trusted gear for safe, efficient leading.