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Buying adviceHow to choose quickdraws for sport and trad climbingRead the guideClose

How to choose quickdraws for sport and trad climbing

What are quickdraws and how do they work?

Quickdraws — also called extenders, quicks or runners — connect your rope to either your gear or the bolts in a route when rock climbing. Each one consists of two carabiners connected by a sling.

The top carabiner clips to the bolt or gear placement, whilst the bottom carabiner clips to your rope. This system keeps the rope running smoothly through your protection and reduces rope drag as you climb.

Best quickdraws for sport climbing

Sport climbing quickdraws typically have a short, thicker sling and two solid-gate carabiners. The shorter length minimises leverage on bolts, whilst solid gates offer durability for the repeated clipping that sport routes demand.

Look for carabiners with a generous gate opening and a shape that makes clipping easy when you're pumped. Some sport draws have a bent-gate carabiner on the rope end to make clipping smoother. The sling is usually stitched or held in place with a rubber keeper at the bolt end, so the carabiner stays oriented correctly.

Quickdraws for trad climbing

Trad climbing quickdraws generally feature thinner, longer slings and two wire-gate carabiners. The extra length helps reduce rope drag on wandering routes, and wire gates are lighter — an important consideration when you're carrying a full rack.

Wire gates also perform better in winter conditions, as they're less prone to icing up. The longer sling allows the rope to run more freely when your protection placements don't follow a straight line up the crag.

Hybrid and extendable quickdraws

Hybrid quickdraws mix features from sport and trad designs — you might see a solid gate on the bolt end and a wire gate on the rope end, or medium-length slings that work across different climbing styles.

Some quickdraws have extendable slings that can be lengthened when you need to reduce rope drag. These are particularly useful on routes with horizontal sections or when climbing around features like roofs and arêtes.

Choosing quickdraws for beginners

If you're building your first rack, start with a set of six to twelve draws. A mixed selection works well — some shorter sport draws and a few longer ones give you flexibility as you explore different styles of climbing.

Focus on ease of clipping rather than weight savings. Wider gate openings and generous carabiner sizes make learning to clip more forgiving. You can always add lighter, more specialised draws to your rack as your climbing develops and you understand what you need.

What to look for when buying

Consider what type of climbing you do most. Sport climbers benefit from shorter, more robust draws, whilst trad climbers need longer, lighter options. If you climb both, a set of each makes sense.

Check the gate action on the carabiners — they should open and close smoothly without feeling loose. Look at how the sling is held in place at the bolt end, and whether the rope-end carabiner can move freely. Rock+Run stocks climbing hardware from leading brands including Black Diamond, DMM and Petzl, with options for beginners through to high-end performance draws where every gram counts.

Questions we get asked

How many quickdraws do I need?

For sport climbing, twelve to fifteen quickdraws will cover most single-pitch routes. Trad climbers often carry six to eight quickdraws alongside their cams and nuts. It depends on route length and how much gear you expect to place.

What's the difference between wire gate and solid gate carabiners?

Wire gates are lighter and less prone to freezing, making them popular for trad climbing and winter use. Solid gates are more durable under repeated wear and often preferred for sport climbing where draws stay clipped to bolts for extended periods.

Can I use the same quickdraws for sport and trad climbing?

Yes, though you may find yourself wishing for shorter draws on bolted sport routes and longer ones on wandering trad pitches. Many climbers keep a mixed rack or add specialist draws as their needs become clearer.

What length sling should I choose?

Sport climbing typically uses draws with slings around 10 to 12 centimetres long. Trad climbing often needs longer slings, commonly 17 to 25 centimetres, to reduce rope drag on less direct lines.

Do I need different quickdraws for indoor and outdoor climbing?

The same quickdraws work for both, though indoor climbers often prefer shorter sport-style draws since gym routes are typically straight and well-bolted. Outdoor climbing may require a wider variety of lengths depending on the terrain.

More about quickdraws

Quickdraws are used to connect your rope to either your gear, or the bolts in a route when rock climbing. Also known as extenders, quicks or runners, they are make up of two carabiners connected by a sling.

Sport climbing quicks tend to have a short, thicker sling and two solid carabiners, trad climbing quicks tend to have thinner and longer slings and two wire gate carabiners, and there are hybrid versions that are made up of any variation of the above.

We stock a large range of climbing hardware from leading brands such as Black Diamond, DMM and Petzl for all styles of climbing. We have great value for money lines for entry level beginner climbers, and a high end performance range for where every gram and feature counts. Plus everything in-between!

Shop for quickdraws from leading brands including Black Diamond, DMM and Petzl from our collection below...

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DMM Shadow Quickdraw 12cm - 5-Pack (Breast Cancer Awareness)

$170.00

Black Diamond HotWire 12CM Quickpack

$120.00

$140.00

5.0 / 5.0

3

Reviews

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DMM Spectre Quickdraw Packsfrom

$125.00

$145.00

5.0 / 5.0

1

Review

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DMM Spectre Quickdrawsfrom

$22.00

$26.00

5.0 / 5.0

1

Review

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DMM Alpha Sport Quickdrawsfrom

$36.00

$42.00

5.0 / 5.0

3

Reviews

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DMM Alpha Sport Quickdraw Packsfrom

$200.00

$230.00

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DMM Shadow Quickdraw Packsfrom

$175.00

$200.00

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DMM Shadow Quickdrawsfrom

$29.00

$35.00

5.0 / 5.0

1

Review

Petzl Djinn Axess Quickdraw 17cm

$26.00

$29.00

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Wild Country Session Quickdraw 6-Pack (Purple/Green)

$130.00

$150.00

Black Diamond HotForge 12cm Quickpack

$140.00

$170.00

5.0 / 5.0

1

Review

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DMM Shadow Spectre Hybrid Quickdraw Packs

$160.00

$190.00

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Rock Empire Set Long Arm Click

$45.00

$50.00

4.0 / 5.0

1

Review

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Mammut Workhorse Keylock 12cm 6-Pack

$140.00

$170.00

DMM Aether Alpine Quickdraw 60cm

$40.00

$47.00

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Wild Country Session 17cm Quickdraw

$22.00

$26.00

5.0 / 5.0

2

Reviews

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Edelrid Bulletproof Quickdraw 18cm

$40.00

$45.00

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Mammut Crag Keylock 10cm Indicator 6-Pack Set

$105.00

$125.00

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Mammut Workhorse Keylock 17cm 6-Pack

$160.00

$175.00

5.0 / 5.0

2

Reviews

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Wild Country Session 12cm Quickdraw

$25.00

$29.00

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Edelrid Bulletproof Quickdraw 12cm

$40.00

$45.00

DMM Phantom Alpine Quickdraw 60cm

$32.00

$35.00

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Mammut Workhorse Keylock Quickdraw

$26.00

$29.00

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Mammut Crag Keylock Wire 10cm Indicator 6-Pack Set

$95.00

$110.00

4.0 / 5.0

1

Review

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Mammut Crag Wire 10cm Indicator 6-Pack

$90.00

$100.00

Petzl Spirit Express Quickdraw 25cm

$33.00

$36.00

5.0 / 5.0

1

Review

Petzl Spirit Express Quickdraw 11cm

$30.00

$34.00

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Edelrid Nineteen G 18cm Quickdraw

$32.00

$35.00

5.0 / 5.0

2

Reviews

Wild Country Helium 3.0 Quickdraw 15cm

$37.00

$47.00

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DMM Wisp Quickdrawsfrom

$25.00

$28.00

Petzl Spirit Express Quickdraw 17cm

$32.00

$35.00

5.0 / 5.0

1

Review

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Skylotec Tricky Quickdraw

$45.00

$50.00

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Mammut Sender Keylock 12 cm 6-Pack

$150.00

$175.00

5.0 / 5.0

1

Review

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Mammut Sender Keylock 12cm

$25.00

$29.00

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DMM Phantom Quickdraw Packsfrom

$145.00

$175.00

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DMM Alpha Wire Quickdraw Packsfrom

$200.00

$230.00

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Mammut Sender Wiregate 12cm 6 Pack

$130.00

$150.00

Wild Country Helium 3.0 Quickdraw 20cm

$40.00

$47.00

Wild Country Session 17cm Quickdraw (Purple/Green)

$22.00

$26.00

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DMM Aether Quickdraw Packsfrom

$190.00

$225.00

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DMM Phantom Quickdrawsfrom

$26.00

$31.00

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Black Diamond HotForge Hybrid Quickpack

$130.00

$150.00

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Wild Country Helium 3.0 Quickdraw 10cm 6-Pack

$225.00

$275.00

Wild Country Helium 3.0 Quickdraw 10cm

$37.00

$47.00

Edelrid Nineteen G 10cm Quickdraw

$30.00

$34.00

5.0 / 5.0

1

Review

Edelrid Mission Set II Quickdraw 60cm

$40.00

$45.00

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Wild Country Wildwire Alpine Quickdraw 60cm

$40.00

$44.00

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Wild Country Astro Quickdraw Trad 6-Pack

$170.00

$190.00

Petzl Djinn Axess 11cm 6-Pack

$145.00

$160.00

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Wild Country Electron 12cm Quickdraw 6-pack

$220.00

$250.00

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