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Litewire VS. Oz, BD Carabiner comparison

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Dane Mulligan · · Signal Hill, CA · Joined Jan 2017 · Points: 0

I have a lot of the Metolius mini carabiners for alpine draws but I don't think I like having them so small. Also have a lot of BD Neutrinos. Looking to go in between these in size and as light as possible. What are your experiences with these two biners? Oz are quite a bit more expensive but maybe worth it?

Joe Croson · · Troy, NY · Joined Aug 2019 · Points: 0

Camp nano 22

Bryan K · · Las Vegas, NV · Joined Jul 2016 · Points: 652

Nano 22 for gear end and Photons for clipping end.  Photons are full size, super easy to clip, and they only weigh 30 grams (only 2 grams more than the Oz).

Also, Trango phases are great as well.  Light (30g as well), easy to clip as well, and very cheap.

Spencer Drewelow · · Boulder, CO · Joined Dec 2012 · Points: 5

I just got my new colored Litewires in and comparing them to the Oz. The Litewires come in at 32g and the Oz are 27g, which I just weighed here at home. They are basically the same size and same size gate opening. Litewire are slightly stronger at 24kn vs 20kn on the Oz. The Oz do have the hoodwire feature which is nice for preventing snags on gear loops, runners, rope, etc. $10 vs $7 for full price.

Sean Post · · Golden, CO · Joined Apr 2017 · Points: 31

Litewires are basically upgraded neutrinos: lighter and with slightly better handling IMO.  Litewires are more or less the exact size of neutrinos.  The Ozs don't handle very well I think--the gate action is a little stickier, the gate clearance isn't as big I don't think, and the nose is a lot fatter.  The no-snag gate is nice, but not nearly as good as the DMM Chimera in the same size/weight class.  

slim · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Dec 2004 · Points: 1,103

Yeah, they are pretty tiny. Not metolius small, but probably halfway between the two. I have a set of the microwire alpine draws. I only really use them if i am trying to go all out on dropping weight. The runners they use are really nice. Surprised they dint sell them individually.

Erik Benner · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jan 2022 · Points: 0

I've been debating Miniwire vs Litewire for my alpine draws. Miniwire is perfect for racking cams, but I worry they are too small for easy rope clipping. Hotwire full-sized are nice for sport draws, but possibly too heavy for alpine. I've got a few Neutrinos and don't mind the size, so Litewire may be the happy medium. However, if the goal is to save weight and manage cost, difficult to pick anything other than Miniwire. Choices...

I'm curious if others have regrets over Miniwire vs Litewire.

Sam Oudekerk · · Flagstaff, MN · Joined Sep 2017 · Points: 0

Any pictures of the MiniWire vs the Oz? I’m curious how much smaller they are…. Thanks in advance.

I like how compactly the Oz racks on my harness. I can fit a lot more of them on a gear loop compared to Chimeras.

Austin Donisan · · San Mateo, CA · Joined May 2014 · Points: 669

Miniwire is definitely smaller:

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