Dogbone

In Lead climbing and Sports climbing, a "dogbone" refers to the durable nylon or Dyneema webbing that connects two carabiners in a quickdraw. It provides the connection between the carabiner that clips into the climbing bolt and the carabiner that clips onto the climber's rope. The dogbone helps to reduce the rope drag, stabilize the carabiners, and protect the rope from abrasion. It is designed for strength and durability, ensuring the quickdraw can safely bear the climber's weight and the forces involved during falls.

Examples

In lead climbing and sports climbing, a dogbone refers to a piece of climbing gear that connects the two carabiners in a quickdraw. In lead climbing, the climber uses a quickdraw with a dogbone to clip the rope in as they ascend. The dogbone ensures the carabiners stay oriented correctly for clipping and safety. In sports climbing, the dogbone is part of the quickdraws pre-placed on the fixed bolts. It provides a secure link between the carabiners while the climber clips the rope during their climb. The dogbone usually has rubber keepers to prevent it from twisting.