Quickdraws - nylon, Dyneema, solidgate, wiregate, extendable, fixed length, hooded nose - the list goes on.

Whether you are a seasoned climber or just building your first rack James Pearson from Once Upon a Climb has some tips on how to choose between different types of quickdraws, how to rack, and offers a few tips for climbers of all experience levels.

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5. WHICH ARE THE LIGHTEST WILD COUNTRY QUICKDRAWS?

Wild Country's Astro draws are one of the lightest draws on the market, but Heliums are also great and super light for a full-size biner.

 

How to rack quickdraws on the harness?

You can rack your quickdraws on your harness in size order from small to big, front to back. That way, you can take the correct size without even having to look down.

 

Which are the best quickdraws for beginners?

For your first quickdraws just go with some lightweight Dyneema draws as these can be pretty much used for anything. Later on, if you feel the need, if you're starting to do more and more sport climbing, maybe add some sport drawers to the mix.

 

Which are the lightest Wild Country quickdraws?

Wild Country's Astro draws are one of the lightest draws on the market, but Heliums are also great and super light for a full-size biner.

 

 

Quickdraws - nylon, Dyneema, solidgate, wiregate, extendable, fixed length, hooded nose - the list goes on.

Whether you are a seasoned climber or just building your first rack James Pearson from Once Upon a Climb has some tips on how to choose between different types of quickdraws, how to rack, and offers a few tips for climbers of all experience levels.

 

Quickdraws - nylon, Dyneema, solidgate, wiregate, extendable, fixed length, hooded nose - the list goes on.

 

Whether you are a seasoned climber or just building your first rack James Pearson from Once Upon a Climb has some tips on how to choose between different types of quickdraws, how to rack, and offers a few tips for climbers of all experience levels.

 

4. WHICH ARE THE BEST QUICKDRAWS FOR BEGINNERS?

 For your first quickdraws just go with some lightweight Dyneema draws as these can be pretty much used for anything.

Later on, if you feel the need, if you're starting to do more and more sport climbing, maybe add some sport drawers to the mix.

 

 

Building a Climbing Rack

Step 1 - Quickdraws

 

blog / Building a Climbing Rack - Part 1


HOW TO BUILD
A CLIMBING RACK -
QUICKDRAWS

 


 

Quickdraws - nylon, Dyneema, solidgate, wiregate, extendable, fixed length, hooded nose - the list goes on.

 

Whether you are a seasoned climber or just building your first rack James Pearson from Once Upon a Climb has some tips on how to choose between different types of quickdraws, how to rack, and offers a few tips for climbers of all experience levels.

1. WHAT IS A QUICKDRAW?

A quickdraw is two carabiners linked with a sling. The carabiners can either be solid gate or wire gates.

2. HOW TO CHOOSE QUICKDRAWS?

 

2.1 WHAT MATERIAL FOR QUICKDRAWS SHOULD I GET?

The Slings are either Nylon or Dyneema.
Nylon slings are usually used in sport climbing or in situations where you might take a lot of repeated falls. The slings themselves are thicker and harder wearing, and a lot more comfortable to grab on if you ever want to pull up between bolts to maybe go and work in different sections of the route.
Dyneema slings are usually used the trad climbing or sport onsighting when you’re placing the draws yourself. They're thinner and a lot lighter which can make a huge difference.

 

2.2 WHICH SLING SIZE FOR QUICKDRAWS SHOULD I GET?

It depends on the project you're working on or the trip you're packing for.

Generally speaking, longer quickdraws are a little bit more flexible, but having a few short ones on your harness can be useful especially for low tricky bits of first protection.

And if ever you're struggling to decide exactly which size of sling to take, grab a couple of shoulder length slings. These things weight nothing and can be a real lifesaver if ever you need to extend the piece and you don't have the right quickdraw.

3. HOW TO RACK QUICKDRAWS ON THE HARNESS?

You can rack your quickdraws gate in or gate out based on what it’s more comfortable for you.

In case you have quickdraws of different sizes – usually used on multi-pitches – you can tack them in size order from small to big, front to back. That way, you can take the correct size without even having to look down.