Wild Country Astro QuickDraws

So I was visiting the pro shop at Miguel's in the Red River Gorge and noticed a set of Wild Country Astros on the wall. I picked one up and was amazed at how light it was - easily one of the lightest quickdraws I've held, comparable to a BD oz but about half the price. I impulse-bought a set and took them for a spin, and I have to say I was very impressed. You barely feel the Astros on your rack, and they have the rubber stopper on the rope end that prevents it from spinning, making clipping smooth and easy. I found them perfect draws for trad climbing, particularly for clipping cams that might not need a fully extended runner but do need a QuickDraw. At $70 for a set of 5, they're a lot cheaper than other lightweight draws, making them a great value. Check them out!

I wish I could impulse buy a set of quickdraws........