Black Diamond Livewire Carabiner

As Black Diamonds premier sport climbing wiregate, the Livewire carabiner features a sculpted, ergonomic shape with the snag free benefits of Hoodwire technology. Thanks to a simple metal wire on the carabiner's nose, the Livewire delivers the benefits of a keylock biner in a wiregate design. Forged ribs along the spine make for quick and secure thumb clipping, and the draw friendly basket keeps the biner properly oriented. Made in the USA. Easy clipping, hot forged shape offers Patent pending, stainless steel wire hood design provides snag free keylock functionality Draw friendly surface keeps runner or dogbone in correct orientation Sculpted ribs for smooth thumb clipping Weight: 1.6oz 46g Major Axis Strength: 24kN 5395lbf Minor Axis Strength: 8kN 1798lbf Gate Open Strength: 8kN 1798lbf Gate Opening: 24mm .94in. Made in the USA