Doval Wire D
by Omega Pacific, Inc
At 37gm, the Doval is a featherweight (shave pounds off your rack by trading up!) and the Ovalized-D frame means you can stack them and reverse the gates just like on ovals and regular D's. With over 25mm of gate clearance, it's a perfect clipping carabiner. The wide rope-bearing surface is a true radius, which means there aren't any flat spots in the interior to wreck your ropes. Finally, an all-mountain wiregate. Versatile, functional and affordable.
bbense - Jul 18, 2003 5:14 pm - Voted 4/5
Untitled ReviewThat caveat out of the way, these 'biners are a great replacement/substitute for the standard D's and ovals on your rack. They weight next to nothing and do everything that a standard biner does. Carabiner brakes, anchors and aid climbing... They'd be a great way to drop a few pounds from your aid rack and the price is quite reasonable.