DMM Straight-gate Quickdraws

Learn how to buy quickdraws. This article covers carabiner size, shape and gate, as well as sling length and how many quickdraws to have.

The number of quickdraws you need varies based on the climb, but most sport climbing routes can be led with 12 or fewer.

Learn how to quickly and efficiently clip quickdraws so you can move through the crux moves safely and securely.