Purpose built for the bolt-side of quickdraws, the HotForge is the most durable bolt-side carabiner Black Diamond has ever built, while its straight gate makes clipping bolts nice and easy. The HotForge has a deeper basket for better clipping, while the hinge-end basket is flatter to ensure the webbing of quickdraws stays put. A larger rope bearing surface adds durability for the carabiner, while the flats on the gate reduce the likelihood of the gate opening accidentally. Finally, it has an updated and optimized nose geometry to allow for efficient clipping and unclipping from bolts.
- Hot Forged for lighter-weight construction
- Larger rope-bearing surface for added durability
- Nose geometry allows for efficient clipping and unclipping
- Flats on gate reduce likelihood of gate opening accidentally
| Weight | Closed Gate Strength | Gate Opening | Minor Axis Strength | Open gate Strength |
| 45 g | 24 kN | 22 mm | 8 kN | 8 kN |