KONG Italy Frog Quickdraw Orange/Black – Fast, Innovative Connector for Sport Climbing

Introducing the Kong Italy Frog Quickdraw

Experience a bold leap in connector design with Kong's Frog Quickdraw. Developed in collaboration with Politecnico di Milano, this directional connector features automatic clamping that engages as soon as it touches the anchor point, simplifying setup and expanding your reach to challenging placements.

Why Frog stands out

Traditional carabiners can feel like hooks. Frog rethinks the concept with a quick, intuitive insertion that is especially helpful for anchors that are far or awkward to reach. The design and manufacturing come from a modern factory in Monte Marenzo, near Lecco, where a large share of Kong products are produced in-house.

• Automated clamping on contact for faster connection
• Robust anodized aluminum construction
• Compact size: 86 mm long, 51 mm wide; weight 204 g
• Helps reach distant anchor points with confidence

Technical specs at a glance

Key performance figures provide practical context for planning routes and setups:

• Maximum longitudinal tension: 22 kN
• Maximum burden on the lower carabiner: 29 kN (longitudinal)
• Maximum shear burden on the lower carabiner: 10 kN
• Breaking load with open bottom snapper: 12 kN
• Key-Lock system and UIAA label; EN 12275, EN 362/A/T certified
• Material: anodized aluminum

Durability, design, and everyday use

The Frog Quickdraw blends a bright orange and black aesthetic with rugged reliability. The anodized aluminum body resists wear in alpine environments, while the directional clamping mechanism helps secure anchors quickly, reducing fiddling in tricky placements.

Who should consider the Frog Quickdraw

Best suited for climbers who value speed, precision, and a compact setup. It suits sport routes and alpine objectives where anchor points vary in accessibility. This is a tool to augment a climber's system, not a guarantee of outcomes.