Yates Quickdraw

Object/Artifact

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Yosemite Climbing Museum

Name/Title

Yates Quickdraw

Entry/Object ID

2026.1.147

Description

An early version of a Yates manufactured quickdraw

Use

Made to release and extend longer if a fall was taken on it, making it a one-time use quickdraw

Context

These pieces are in the museum's interactive display. The Yates quickdraw was made to reduce the amount of force placed on a piece of equipment. If you were to fall on this, the quickdraw would burst open and extend, allowing for the pressure to be taken off as a "shock-absorber." It was only a one-time use piece of equipment, as there was no way to reset the quickdraw. The two screw gate locking carabiners are important to use with the quickdraw, since it would vibrate when released and normal carabiners would open.

Collection

Yosemite Climbing Museum Permanent Collection

Category

Climbing Hardware, Carabiners

Acquisition

Accession

2026.1

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Yates

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Yates quickdraw

Width

1-1/2 in

Length

8 in

Dimension Description

Carabiners

Length

4 in

Material

Aluminum

Location

Location

Display Case

Exhibit Case 13

Date

February 18, 2026

Provenance

Provenance Detail

Unknown

Create Date

February 18, 2026

Update Date

February 24, 2026