Petzl Spirit Express
The Petzl Spirit Express is a durable and particularly lightweight quickdraw for sport climbing. Whether on a sport climb or at the crag, the Petzl Spirit Express is incredibly light to use at less than 100g, and has excellent grip thanks to it's ergonomic frame. Looking at the 'draw in more detail, the top carabiner has a straight gate and a keylock system with a specific nose shape for easy clipping and unclipping of the anchor. The bottom carabiner has a bent gate with a keylock system that works smoothly with the rope. It's durable and strong Express sling between the carabiners has a Strong protector to keep the lower 'biner in place, and is built to last. A great quickdraw for your climbs.
Tech specs
WEIGHT | 93g (11cm), 100g (17cm) |
SLING LENGTH | 11cm / 17cm |
SLING MATERIAL | Nylon |
MAJOR AXIS STRENGTH | 23kN |
MINOR AXIS STRENGTH | 8kN |
OPEN GATE STRENGTH | 9kN |
GATE OPENING | 21 mm straight gate - 25 mm bent gate |
BREAKING STRENGTH | 22kN |
Features

Petzl Spirit Express Key Features
Easier to use for clipping and unclipping:
- SPIRIT carabiners, straight gate on top and bent gate on bottom
- the straight gate design offers an excellent grip and makes clipping and unclipping easier thanks to its textured gate and Keylock system
- the design of the bent gate allows the rope to be clipped efficiently
- the ergonomic shape of EXPRESS quickdraw sling makes it easier to grab
Lightweight and versatile:
- under 100 g for the 17 cm version
- H-shaped cross-section offers an optimized strength/weight ratio
- available in two lengths: 12 and 17 cm
Reliable and durable:
- very reliable carabiner gate mechanism
- wider rope and anchor contact surfaces for better rope glide and reduced wear on the carabiner
- the STRING quickdraw sling protector helps maintain the proper orientation of the carabiner and protect the carabiner attachment loop from wear
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As PETZL Spirit Express is sports climbing quick draw it is not very light in weight but reliable and easy clipping / unclipping with clean and smooth nose.
Ordered 6 pcs . Carabiner’s Orange Color tone of 2 pcs are slightly different ( lighter color ) from other 4pcs although production month are same but this is small issue for me as price were attractive
Like them very much.
Ease of clipping, this is one of the most popular quickdraws used out there. My partners also occasionally use it for trad. Would recommend.
Expresses are not cheap. The Spirit Express is an excellent choice, light, robust and easy to use.
Spirit Express are best i have got. Very good handling and clipping.