Solid and simple
by Eric B on 04/3/2020Pros
Classic design
Good for holding passive pro
Familiarity
I’ve used it a ton
OvalWire
Description
With a wiregate and thinner body than the Oval, the Black Diamond OvalWire carabiner has a large gate opening and a large capacity for nuts and pins.
Thinner body than classic Oval
Wiregate resists whiplash and freezing in alpine conditions
Proven symmetrical design
Retail price
US$ 8.95
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Weight (g) |
45 g |
| Shape |
Oval |
| Locking |
No |
| Straight or Bent |
Straight |
| Full Size |
Yes |
| Keylock |
No |
| Solid or Wire |
Wire |
| Gate Opening |
25 mm |
| Number of Colors |
2 |
| Lock Indicator |
No |
| Strengths (kN) |  23 kN  7 kN  7 kN |
Great Way to Carry Your Nuts
by KrisBrauer on 04/3/2020Pros
Light
Cons
Nose snags when taking nuts off
Familiarity
I’ve used it a few of times
Don't trust it to hold your nuts
by Alison Dennis on 09/25/2012Pros
oval
Cons
heavy
doesn't carry nuts well
The Black Diamond Oval Wire earned high scores in our rope pull smoothness metric. They are ideal for top-rope anchors because it has a wider rope-bearing surface that reduces friction. In fact, it had some of the lowest friction of any other non-locking carabiner. They are also great if you are setting up a carabiner break rappel. This product is also good for racking slings and pitons because the gear can slide around easily. Some aid climbers also like to use them for their aiders and daisy chains because they help you avoid "biner shift"; however, in the big picture, this isn't a huge deal.
But for racking gear, etc. it's light, economical and Denali Approved. If you have the money and are a gram-nazi take a look at the OvalWire's more expensive cousin the Neutrino. Rack up a dozen of these and you'll save a quarter-pound over the OvalWire, at the cost of another $24.
OvalWire Carabiner
Black Diamond Carabiner Manufacturing
Video shows how the Black Diamond carabiners are made.
