Brand: Petzl
Category: Quickdraws
Recommended by Brent Smith, AMGA Rock Guide and Apprentice Alpine Guide — Denver, CO
Highlights: durable, sport climbing
Lightweight and ergonomic, the Petzl Spirit Express quickdraw offers an excellent weight-to-strength ratio for cragging or multi-pitching and makes it easy to clip or unclip.
Price: $36.95
- Who it's for
- Sport climbers who want a reliable, general-purpose quickdraw for redpoint and projecting days at the crag. Notes focus exclusively on sport climbing use.
- What people are saying
- Hosts consistently call it a favorite for sport climbing, citing smooth keylock gate action on both carabiners and an ergonomically shaped dogbone that aids clipping when pumped. No criticism appears across the notes.
- Worth noting
- Keylock nose on both ends prevents snagging on gear loops, ropes, and bolt hangers. One host's standard rack is 12 mid-length draws plus one 25 cm and one 11 cm for variety.
Brent Smith's review
My favorite quickdraw for general sport climbing. Durable, good gate action, dependable.
Recommended by Brent Smith, AMGA Rock Guide and Apprentice Alpine Guide
Frequently asked questions
Who is the Petzl Spirit Express Quickdraw Black 17 Cm for?
Sport climbers who want a reliable, general-purpose quickdraw for redpoint and projecting days at the crag. Notes focus exclusively on sport climbing use.
What do experts say about the Petzl Spirit Express Quickdraw Black 17 Cm?
Hosts consistently call it a favorite for sport climbing, citing smooth keylock gate action on both carabiners and an ergonomically shaped dogbone that aids clipping when pumped. No criticism appears across the notes.
What should you know before buying the Petzl Spirit Express Quickdraw Black 17 Cm?
Keylock nose on both ends prevents snagging on gear loops, ropes, and bolt hangers. One host's standard rack is 12 mid-length draws plus one 25 cm and one 11 cm for variety.
What does Brent Smith say about the Petzl Spirit Express Quickdraw Black 17 Cm?
My favorite quickdraw for general sport climbing. Durable, good gate action, dependable.
Why does Brent Smith recommend Petzl?
Brent Smith recommends the Petzl Petzl Spirit Express Quickdraw Black 17 Cm for quickdraws. My favorite quickdraw for general sport climbing. Durable, good gate action, dependable.
Is the Petzl Spirit Express Quickdraw Black 17 Cm a good quickdraw?
Yes — Brent Smith recommends the Petzl Spirit Express Quickdraw Black 17 Cm by Petzl as their quickdraws pick. My favorite quickdraw for general sport climbing. Durable, good gate action, dependable.
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What other hosts are saying
5 experts recommend the Petzl Spirit Express Quickdraw Black 17 Cm.
Spencer Huffman, Rock and Alpine Guide | Climbing Instructor and Coach
Big chunky dogbone that comes in a few different lengths. Great for frenching on draws and snappy clipping action.
Recommended in Sport Climbing
This is my favorite quick draw for sport climbing for the following reasons: 1) Smooth key lock action on both carabiner gates. There is nothing on the nose of the carabiners to get hooked on. Carainers with a nose tend to get stuck on gear loops, ropes, and bolt hangers. Not with these. 2) Best dog bone to grab. We've all been there. Your pumped, but you don't want to take the ride. The dog bone on this quick draw is ergonomically shaped for great "shrimp clipping" experiences. No shame. I bring 12 of these to the crag most days plus one 25cm and one 11cm.
Recommended in Sport Climbing
Gal Weinstock, AMGA Apprentice Rock & Alpine Guide | PSIA Instructor | Avalanche Professional
12 quickdraws in mid length sling
Recommended in Beginner Sport Climbing Gear
My favorite quickdraw for sport climbing.
Recommended in Rock Climbing
