Black Diamond Quicksilver Quickdraw Review

Likes
This draw stands out for how long it has been around. It is one of the most popular quickdraws because of its price and durability. In our tests, this quickdraw scored well for how smoothly the climbing rope slides through it, which means less rope drag when sport climbing. The bent gate version is pretty easy to clip.

Dislikes
This is one of the few non key-lock non-wire-gate quickdraws. It may once have been considered light, but now it is on the heavy side. Also, because the carabiners do not have key-lock gates, they are harder to unclip from bolt hangers, especially on overhanging routes. The big gate notch also is more likely to get hung up on slings. Because of its size, the quicksilver carabiners are hard to fit into small old bolt hanger holes or chain link anchors

Best Application
This is a good all-around draw. It is most popular with sport climbers. Because it its weight it is not as ideal for multi-pitch climbing

Value
This is one of the least expensive quickdraw setups and is often on sale or available as a blem, which can make it the least expensive on the market. If you buy it in the Black Diamond Quicksilver Quickpack, you get six quickdraws for $80 or $13.33 each. That is about the best deal on quickdraws and is a great way to go if you are just starting to sport climb.