Lightest release?

[Wyobohunter]

I currently us a 3.8 ounce True Fire Hardcore hook style release. I like it fine but would like to get something a little lighter so long as it’s quality and either hook (preferred) or caliper, has a wrist strap and can be folded out of the way when not in use. Is there something out there that is a good release that weighs less than 3 ounces? I don’t have a backup release and if I’m going to buy one I’d rather go lighter and maintain at least the same quality or get a better one. Then I’d leave my current release in the truck as a backup.

 

[4rcgoat]

Not sure what it weighs out yet,but i have a B3 hawk from 2 years ago that seems lighter than anything I have tried yet.

 

[Steve1662]

My Spot Hogg Wiseguy with a BOA strap comes in at 3.08 oz. Love being able to dial it in to perfect tightness and it does flip out of the way.

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[Wyobohunter]

I forgot to add. The release would need to be ambidextrous or come in LH models. I’m a lefty. Both of those look sweet. Any chance you could weigh the Hawk?

 

[TheTone]

I’ve always packed my spare release in my pack. No way I’m wanting to hike back to the truck if my release fails in the field

 

[Wyobohunter]

I’d do that in some cases. I just “weigh”:
1- what are the odds of actually needing this?
2- how bad would it be if I needed it and didn’t have it?
3- how far from the backup will I be if I need it and don’t have it?

I don’t carry a lot of redundancies. Aside from the ability to make fire, see in the dark, find my way, treat water and cut things I can’t think of any extra stuff I carry in my pack. A failed or lost release would be a huge inconvenience 6 miles from the truck but it wouldn’t be life threatening or ruin the hunt. A failed release on a fly in hunt would ruin the hunt so a backup would be at the landing area with the other stuff that gets left there. I’ve only been on a few fly in hunts but have a little experience.

 

[4rcgoat]

Tried weighing the B3 hawk on my grain scale and it just overloaded it? There are specs available on it.

 

[Wyobohunter]

Thanks. B3 doesn’t list weight. I can’t find weight listed in specs for any release. I’ll probably just call B3 and Spot Hogg. Thanks again.