Edelrid Bulletproof Quickdraw Review

Edelrid has been coming up with many new products in the last couple of years that attempt to solve real problems with our climbing gear. When it comes to quickdraws, one of the main issues people encounter is premature wear of the bottom carabiner from the friction of the rope running over it. Most climbing carabiners are made from aluminum to save on weight; however, since it is a softer metal than steel, it will wear away faster. Edelrid figured out a way to merge the best of both worlds by putting a steel insert in the bottom of an aluminum carabiner, and the Bulletproof quickdraw was born. This innovative design feature also comes with a few drawbacks but is more than worthy of a Top Pick award for Durability. Due to their weight, the Edelrid Bulletproof is best for sport climbing applications, and adding just one to three of them to your rack for first bolts and top-rope anchors could drastically improve the life of your entire draw selection. To see how it stacks up versus the competition, check out our review of quickdraws.
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