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by Bjorn helpful
The kestrel carabiner weights 25g.
A normal wiregate in similar price range weighs 43g.
That's 18 grams saved, which doesn't sound like much. However when you bring 16 slings on a multipitch, you'll need 16*2 = 32 carabiners. 18g * 32 is 576g or 0.57 kg. The math speaks for itself.
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Lightweight Price / performance Excellent handling -
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Ultra-light Alpine climbing
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by Sascha helpful
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Carabiner too small
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Sport climbing
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Carabiner too small
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Alpine climbing
Very light but need some time to get used to small carabiners.
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Lightweight Price / performance
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Lightweight Quick to open Excellent handling Price / performance Ergonomic carabiner shape
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Price / performance Lightweight Excellent handling -
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Alpine climbing