The DMM Shadow Hybrid Quickdraw Set pairs a solid-gate Shadow carabiner at the bolt end with a wiregate Spectre at the rope end – six 12cm draws that balance handling, durability and weight for sport routes, trad pitches and everyday cragging. It's a dependable first rack or a sensible way to expand one.

The solid gate at the bolt end gives you a positive, confident clip; the wiregate at the rope end saves weight and is naturally resistant to gate flutter. Gate openings are 20mm at the bolt end and 23mm at the rope end, the 12cm vari-width nylon sling is comfortable to grab, and the Purple sling makes your draws easy to pick out on a shared rack. At 558g for the six, it's a sensible everyday weight.

Why you'll love it

• Purpose-built gates – solid at the bolt end, wire at the rope end
• Easy clipping – shaped carabiners and a 12cm sling that's comfortable to grab
• Less rope-end flutter – the wiregate Spectre resists gate flutter
• Six matched draws – a useful starter or expansion pack

Good to know

• Pack of 6 matched quickdraws, Purple sling
• Bolt end: Shadow solid-gate carabiner, 20mm gate opening
• Rope end: Spectre wiregate carabiner, 23mm gate opening
• Sling: 12cm vari-width nylon
• Pack weight: 558g
• Inspect quickdraws and slings before every use, follow DMM's instructions and retire kit that shows damage or excessive wear
• DMM stock code A301-358PR-12P6

Who it's for

Climbers of any level building a first quickdraw rack or adding to one, for outdoor sport climbing and trad cragging – anyone who prefers a hybrid solid/wiregate setup.