Notch V3 Quickie

The Notch Quickie V3 is a compact piece of hardware for making quick, tidy connections in a tree climbing setup. Climbers use it where a full carabiner is bulky and they want a low-profile link that stays put.

Where it fits

Small connectors like the Notch V3 Quickie are about cutting clutter. Fewer bulky carabiners on a bridge or hitch setup means less cross-loading, less weight and a system that stays in the right orientation as you move through the canopy.

Use it only in the configurations shown in the Notch instructions. Hardware that works well in one position can be wrong for another.

A tidy system also makes inspection easier. When every connection sits in the same place every day, it is quicker to spot something that has moved, worn or been set up wrong.

Checks before use

Check for wear, cracks, deformation and any damage to the closure before each climb, and retire it if anything looks off. Life-support gear has to meet the applicable standard and the manufacturer's instructions, get inspected before every climb, and be used only by trained climbers.

For other small connectors, see our climbing hardware.

Treat the Quickie like any other component in your climbing system. Learn how it is supposed to sit and load from the manufacturer's instructions, practice with it close to the ground, and ask a trainer or experienced climber to check your setup if you have not used one before.