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Aside from [[Carabiner#Safe-use_recommendations|safety recommendations for carabiners]], there are few more rules to follow while working with quickdraws. | Aside from [[Carabiner#Safe-use_recommendations|safety recommendations for carabiners]], there are few more rules to follow while working with quickdraws. | ||
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|Position the carabiner in a way that the gate is pointed away from the direction of climb. | |||
|File:QD_warn_gate.png | |||
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|Improper positioning of the gate can lead to unclipping of the carabiner during a fall. | |||
|File:QD_warn_backclip_wronggate.png | |||
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|Backclipping of the carabiner is also risky as it might also lead to the uncliping of the carabiner. | |||
|File:qd_double.png | |||
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|If direction of the climb is uncertain, securing can be done by placing two carabiners with gates pointed in the opposite directions. | |||
|File:qd_screw.png | |||
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|alternatively, carabiner with a screw-gate can be used for the same purpose. | |||
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==== unclipping the rope during a fall ==== | |||
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Revision as of 13:24, 2 September 2025
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| Use(s) | Lead climbing, mountaineering |
Quickdraw is an essential piece of a climbing equipment used for connecting the rope with a running protections. It consists of two carabiners connected with a sling.
Clipping
TODO
Risks
Aside from safety recommendations for carabiners, there are few more rules to follow while working with quickdraws.
Position the carabiner in a way that the gate is pointed away from the direction of climb. 
Improper positioning of the gate can lead to unclipping of the carabiner during a fall. 
Backclipping of the carabiner is also risky as it might also lead to the uncliping of the carabiner. 
If direction of the climb is uncertain, securing can be done by placing two carabiners with gates pointed in the opposite directions. 
alternatively, carabiner with a screw-gate can be used for the same purpose.
unclipping the rope during a fall
TODO
Alpine quickdraw (alpine draw)
TODO
packing and unpacking the alpine quickdraw
TODO