Notch CE Quickie

The Notch CE Quickie is a compact connector for making quick, low-profile links in a tree climbing setup, in the CE-marked version named in the product title. Climbers use it where a full carabiner is bulky and they want a link that stays in place.

CE Quickie vs. V3

Notch has made more than one version of the Quickie, including the V3. This is the CE version. Before you replace one in an existing setup, check the markings and dimensions on the part you have, since versions can differ in size, gate design and markings.

Quickies are popular for semi-permanent links such as attaching a device or pulley to a bridge, where you do not unclip often. Other small connectors are in our carabiners and hardware section.

Because it is compact, it also helps keep a device close to the bridge, which can make a system feel tighter and more responsive. Plan where it goes in your setup before you close it, so you are not opening it again on the next climb.

Using it correctly

A quick-link style connector is only full strength when it is closed and tightened as the maker directs, so treat it as a semi-permanent link, not something to open and close all day. Load it along its main axis and keep it from being cross-loaded or levered against a device.

Inspect it before each climb for cracks, grooves, burrs and a closure that will not seat fully, and retire it after a hard drop. Life-support use must follow ANSI Z133, the manufacturer's instructions, and your training, and the gear should be inspected before every climb.