Be sure to follow this at all times to keep the rope-end carabiner free of sharp edges that can develop when you clip a carabiner to a bolt hanger. The straight-gate carabiner is used for clipping the bolt, while the bent-gate carabiner is shaped to make clipping the rope easier. Pre-made quickdraws are typically sold with one straight-gate carabiner and one bent-gate carabiner.

If you have to climb above the bolt or make a very long reach to clip it, there will be more slack and therefore potential for a longer fall. Ideally, the bolt that you’re going to clip is somewhere between your head and waist in order to introduce the least amount of slack into the system. As you do this there are several things to consider:īefore clipping a bolt, strive to find a stable stance and a secure hold for your non-clipping hand. Clipping a quickdraw to a piece of protection is simple: Open the carabiner gate with your thumb and forefinger (or simply press the gate against the bolt) and clip it to the bolt hanger.

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