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What is a quickdraw made of?

Two carabiners connected by a sling.

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  1. Two carabiners connected by a sling ✔
  2. A belay device
  3. A rope clamp

Why: A quickdraw is two carabiners joined by a sewn sling, used to connect the climbing rope to bolts or other protection.

Huh, didn't know that: One carabiner clips to the bolt or protection piece, and the other clips to the rope.

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Why did the quickdraw cross the road? To connect two carabiners.
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Answer: Two carabiners connected by a sling. A quickdraw is two carabiners joined by a sewn sling, used to connect the climbing rope to bolts or other protection.

  1. DMM: Alpha Sport Quickdraw us.dmmwales.com/products/alpha-sport-quickdraw
    The nylon sling used to connect the carabiners is highly durable and easy to grab when working routes.
    Checked 2026-10-12.
  2. DMM: How to Build Your First Trad Rack us.dmmwales.com/blogs/knowledge/how-to-build-your-first-trad-rack
    Trad quickdraws connect rock protection to the rope.
    Checked 2026-10-12.

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