Redefining Speed on Sport Routes
The FROG QUICKDRAW brings revolutionary automatic clamping technology to sport climbing, making traditional "hook" carabiners feel slow and outdated. Developed in collaboration with the Politecnico di Milano, this innovative quickdraw uses automatic contact clamping to engage with bolts the instant you touch them, delivering extremely fast and safe clipping—particularly valuable for distant or awkward anchor points.
Automatic Contact Clamping
The FROG QUICKDRAW's defining innovation is its automatic clamping action. Instead of manually opening a gate, positioning the carabiner, and closing the gate, you simply bring the FROG into contact with the bolt hanger and it clamps automatically. This fundamental shift in how quickdraws work translates to faster clipping, reduced pump, and fewer opportunities for fumbling on challenging routes.
For sport climbers pushing their limits, those precious seconds saved on each clip can make the difference between sending and falling. The automatic action also reduces the mental load of clipping, allowing you to focus more on the climbing and less on the mechanics of protection.
Ideal for Distant Anchor Points
One of the FROG QUICKDRAW's most practical advantages is its effectiveness on distant or hard-to-reach bolts. Traditional quickdraws often require you to be directly adjacent to the bolt with enough clearance to manipulate the gate. The FROG's automatic mechanism allows you to clip from extended reach, awkward body positions, or when you're pumped and struggling to maintain precise hand control.
This capability is particularly valuable on overhanging routes, routes with widely spaced bolts, or any situation where getting close to the bolt is difficult or energy-intensive.
12cm Integrated Sling
The FROG QUICKDRAW includes a 12cm (approximately 4.7 inch) sling, providing a standard quickdraw length that works well for most sport climbing applications. The integrated design ensures the sling and connectors work together as an optimized system.
Dual Certification: ANSI and EN
The FROG QUICKDRAW meets both ANSI Z359.12 and EN 362 A/T standards, providing certification for both North American and European markets. This dual certification makes it suitable for climbers worldwide and demonstrates compliance with rigorous safety requirements on both sides of the Atlantic.
Technical Specifications
- Main Axis Load: 24 kN
- Weight: 90g (connector), 130g (complete quickdraw with sling)
- Length: 190mm (total)
- Width: 51mm
- Gate Opening Diameter: 13mm
- Sling Length: 12cm
- Material: Aluminum Alloy
- Standards: ANSI Z359.12, EN 362 A/T
- SKU: 761SET4000K
Patented Technology
The FROG QUICKDRAW's automatic clamping mechanism is patented technology, representing genuine innovation in climbing equipment. This isn't just a different shape or gate style—it's a fundamentally different approach to how quickdraws function.
Tested Piece by Piece
Quality control is critical for life-safety equipment. Every FROG QUICKDRAW is tested piece by piece to ensure it meets KONG's exacting standards. This individual testing provides confidence that your specific quickdraw—not just a sample from the production run—has been verified for performance.
100% Produced in Italy
The FROG QUICKDRAW is 100% produced in Italy, from initial development through final manufacturing. This complete Italian production ensures consistent quality control, supports KONG's commitment to European manufacturing standards, and maintains the precision engineering that KONG is known for worldwide.
Developed with Academic Excellence
The collaboration with Politecnico di Milano—one of Europe's leading technical universities—brought rigorous engineering analysis to the FROG QUICKDRAW's development. This academic partnership ensured the design was optimized based on biomechanics, materials science, and real-world climbing movements.
Ideal for Sport Climbing and Mountaineering
The FROG QUICKDRAW is designed for:
- Sport Climbing: Fast clipping on bolted routes, especially overhanging terrain
- Mountaineering: Quick protection placement in alpine environments
- Gym Climbing: Efficient clipping practice and route work
- Redpoint Attempts: Minimize time and energy spent clipping on project routes
- Onsight Climbing: Reduce mental load when clipping unfamiliar routes
Part of the FROG Family
The FROG QUICKDRAW is part of KONG's innovative FROG Family of connectors. While each variant is optimized for specific applications, they all share the revolutionary automatic clamping technology that makes the FROG family unique in the climbing and safety equipment market.
Making Traditional Quickdraws Obsolete
Just as the original FROG challenged conventional thinking about connectors, the FROG QUICKDRAW challenges the traditional quickdraw design that's remained largely unchanged for decades. By eliminating manual gate operation, it represents the next evolution in sport climbing protection.
Ready to experience the future of sport climbing? Shop the FROG QUICKDRAW here and discover how automatic clamping technology can improve your clipping speed and efficiency. When every second counts and traditional quickdraws slow you down, the FROG QUICKDRAW delivers revolutionary performance.
Questions about using the FROG QUICKDRAW or want to know how it compares to traditional quickdraws? Contact our team for expert guidance.