Black Diamond Atc Sport Belay Device

It s not the absolute cheapest option but is the lowest priced one in our review.

Black diamond atc sport belay device.

A more compact lighter version of our versatile atc guide the atc alpine guide is built for smash and grab ascents in the mountains. The black diamond atc xp is one of our favorite manual belay devices and provides an excellent value. And with its unique geometry light weight and extreme durability the atc needs very little help. The atc xp is designed in the classic tube shape but with a pair of toothed grooves on one side for greater friction.

Available at rei 100 satisfaction guaranteed. Two friction modes offer optimal stopping power while lowering your partner and the versatile design accepts a wide range of rope sizes from 9 mm to 11 mm. Black diamond s most versatile belay rappel device the black diamond atc guide is now even lighter thanks to windows machined through the body. Often copied but never equaled the black diamond atc belay device provides lightweight yet durable belaying and rappelling performance anytime anywhere.

I have been rock climbing for several years and black diamond is always a great choice in gear. This belay device is simple yet effective and manages to get the job done. Black diamond atc must stand on its own as one of the most popular climbing belay devices ever made. At just 73 grams this featherweight belay rappel device is optimized for ropes between 8 1 and 8 5 millimeters in diameter yet works with ropes from 6 9 to 9mm.

It isn t one of the assisted braking belay devices but for the how much it cost it is a great product. This classic design features a large surface area that dissipates heat when lowering or rappelling and the smooth handling geometry accommodates rope sizes from 7 7 mm to 11 mm. When used correctly this device provides silky smooth belays holds falls with ease and doesn t kink ropes. Two friction modes offer optimal stopping power while lowering your partner and the versatile design accepts a wide range of rope sizes from 7 7 mm to 11 mm.

Often copied but never equaled the black diamond atc provides lightweight and durable belaying and rappelling performance anytime anywhere. They also enlarged the auto block release hole to accept a small carabiner.