To start with, these quickdraws are hefty. I wouldn't call them heavy, but they definitely aren't lightweight. In my case, that's exactly what I was looking for. I want to be able to use these often without having to worry about them wearing out and the give me the impression that they'll last a long time. If you want something lightweight for alpine excursions, check out Mammut's wiregate options. The gates are stiff enough that I am not worried about them coming open accidentally. My favorite feature is that there is red fabric embedded in the dog-bone, which if you manage to wear the fabric down far enough to reveal that red fabric you'll know its time to replace the dog-bone.
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