No this isn’t the quickdraw the depressed munchkin from the Wizard of Oz used to hang himself, it’s called the Oz because it only weights 28 grams.  You heard correct, the Neutrino is no longer the lightest carabiner on the block.

Leave it to Black Diamond to make the best even better.  The Oz is a sexy new quickdraw that features two ultralight wiregate Oz biners and the new 10 mm Dynex dogbone with the straitjacket rubber insert to make sure your biner faces the right way.  With the 12cm dogbone, straightjacket system, and wiregate off-set "D" Oz biners, these quickdraws were made for fast action clipping.

Whether you’re looking to trim your trad rack or cut down on wasted time as you sport up that 5-14, the Oz quickdraw can help.  Why would you use anything but Oz quickdraws on your next sport climb, and for that matter why lug heavier draws on those multi-pitches?     

The closed gate strength is at the UIAA’s minimum acceptable for carabiners, but 20kN (4496 foot pounds) would be a hard amount of force to generate, even if you’re a fat ass that accidentally used a static rope then fell 30 feet above your last piece of gear.  Of course if that previous example were true, the impact force would probably rip you apart, and you’d deserve it; hurray for survival of the fittest!

Afraid of your Cam walking in on you while you’ve got your fingers jammed up a crack?
Well, if you stay true to Wild Country’s Tech Friends you’ll have no reason to worry about getting caught in a tight jam or far worse, your Cam walking out on you. Wild Country Technical Friends Cam Set has low side-to-side cam-lobe wobble and offers seamless trigger operation for the smooth climber. The color code system might seem elementary, but it makes all the difference in the world when you need to quickly identify the right piece before your crimper hold gives.

If your interesting in picking up some dependable cams for your trad arsenal, Wild Country’s technical Friends offers well made reliable easy to use cams. Wild Country color codes the entire cam head as well as the sling, so even after heavy use you can still quickly identify the correct piece. The range on the smaller cams could be a little better, which means you may prefer Alien or Black Diamonds C4 Camalots for anything below 2. However, with rock and proper sling length being equal, Wild Country’s middle and larger sizes especially #5-#6 offer a better cam stabilization system allowing less side movement and resistance to walking; these are a great addition for your off-width rack. It’s such a shame to separate a loving family, so if you have the money you should pick up the entire set.

If you’re worried that the Dyna-Flex is a gimmick, don’t be.  It’s not.  You’ll be hard pressed to find a better exercise for your arms.  If you rock climb, this is a must have.  The Dyna-Flex is also beneficial for rehabilitation.  Take a look at the video for starting instructions, tips, and assorted exercises.

Various models of the Dyna-Flex are available.

The Powerball Gyro Blue (shown to the right) generates 40lbs of torque with speeds up to 18,000 RPM, while the Powerball Gyro Amber (shown above) generates 35lbs of torque with speeds up to 13,000 RPMs; although I’ve maxed out at 12,171 RPMs.

There’s also a couple of Dyna-flex Pro Models that generate lesser amounts of force.  When you get the Dyna-flex, you might also want the convenient docking station that starts the gyro spinning with the push of a button.  I would also recommend the speed meter which measures the speed, rpm, highest rpm, and revolutions of the gyro.  Have a fun workout!

I love this thing so much that I want it to have my babies.