The Photon Wire remains one of the lightest carabiners in the world and is still significantlylarger than other carabiners in its class. The new generation features an updated bodydesign that increases strength and rigidity to handle the odd stresses that climbers puton their gear. Camp have also redesigned the interface between the gate and nose to helpprotect the wire gate from damage or accidental opening. Available in eight colors forindividually racking cams team the sling color with the coordinating biner color for thefastest way to identify the right cam size on the sharp end and reorganize the rack atbelays. The Photon Wire is perfect for climbers who want a racking biner that is lightweightand low-profile but still clips with the ease of a high-end quickdraw. It is particularlywell-suited for difficult trad leads or alpine mixed routes and ice climbing where a full-sizecarabiner is much easier to operate while wearing gloves.