Black Diamond ATC-Guide Belay Device - Black Diamond at Moosejaw - Free Shipping

NEW  Black Diamond ATC-Guide Belay Device  (Spring 2010)   #209796
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The ATC Belay/Rappel Device by Black Diamond is designed for 7.7-11 mm cords and to hold falls more easily, its extensive surface area dissipates heat effectively when lowering or rappelling.

FEATURES of the ATC-Guide Belay Device by Black Diamond

  • Multiple friction modes for belay and rappel
  • Guide mode works with one or two climbers ascending and descending
  • Dependable and smooth operation in all conditions handling ropes from 7.7 to 11 mm

SPECIFICATIONS:

  • Weight: 102 g / 3.6oz

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"Better friction compared to the reverso" 		          01/27/10
Great for belaying heavier climbers. The high friction teeth grab well on to the bigger gym ropes (10mm+) and keep your hand from tiring with a hang dog.
    by  Aleck     from Chicago         Was this review helpful?  Yes / No
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"Buy one. Extremely durable, lightweight and can be used in many different ways." 		          01/22/10
As far as belays go, this is one of the best. Only about $35.00, the ATC-Guide will last for many years. Its fairly simple to use and can withstand some pretty harsh environments and treatment. This belay can accommodate any type of rope from 7mm-13mm. The only other belay out there that comes close to this ones abilities is the Petzl Reverso 3. However, it is a little bigger, more awkward to use but some people like it more?
    by  Dexter     from San Luis Obispo ACONCAGUA STATUS         Was this review helpful?  Yes / No
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"Great for what it is meant to do" 		          01/08/10
Love this thing for multi pitch. You can clip the open hole and run your belay right off the anchor. When you run it like that it makes life just a little easier!
    by  Owen     from Santa Barbara Ca EVEREST STATUS         Was this review helpful?  Yes / No
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"Pretty Sweet" 		          12/27/09
Way better than a gri-gri. This belay device (along with my rope and harness) has saved my life on many occasions already.
    by  Angela     from Baltimore         Was this review helpful?  Yes / No
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"Awesome" 		          12/05/09
The BD ATC-Guide is great, not much different than the regular ATC. But it's nice to have some variety in types of belay devices. The only that is annoying is the color, just because it blends in so well with the rocks. Would recommend.
    by  Tainiko     from Fairfax         Was this review helpful?  Yes / No
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"The go anywhere do anyhting ATC" 		          12/03/09
You need one, your leader needs one, and anyone else you see climbing needs one
    by  Dean     from Missoula         Was this review helpful?  Yes / No
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"excellent do anything atc" 		          12/01/09
this atc works great!! the high friction side makes it super easy to catch a climbing if they fall while climbing and the low friction side makes rappel very easy. having the anchor loop is nice since i can use it on multi-pitch climbs if i want without needing addition gear.
    by  Kathleen     from Lexington, Ky DENALI STATUS         Was this review helpful?  Yes / No
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"Great device for outdoor adventures, but so is reverso 3" 		          10/28/09
When shopping for a device it was between this and the reverso 3. After researching both the only difference is in weight (this is heavier), the reverso can take a carabiner in both holes (thats what she said), and and price (if you are poor this is cheaper). If you are a gym climber skip this device...you are better off with one of the other ATC's to suit your needs. The atc guide is sick, but you don't need to spend money on a rig you arent going to actively use.
    by  John     from Elk Mtn Range, CO         Was this review helpful?  Yes / No
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"Works like an ATC. Works great!" 		          10/26/09
Ive had no problems at all with this. Does what an ATC should do and has plently of stopping power to save your climbing partners ass.
    by  Andrew     from Lexington, Ky         Was this review helpful?  Yes / No
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"Amazing" 		          10/11/09
This Thing Is Just Amazing, I Have Done Many Routes With It, And Nothing Has Gone Wrong.
    by  Ankoni             Was this review helpful?  Yes / No
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"Not your average ATC" 		          09/20/09
Love it. Works much better than the ATC's I started on. Stay away from some of the thicker ropes!
    by  Nick     from Bloomington, IN EVEREST STATUS         Was this review helpful?  Yes / No
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"Good device, lots of options, but probably can save a few $$$ by using other devices" 		          09/17/09
If I had it to do over again, I would probably have purchased some of the cheaper devices with similar functionality. Don't get me wrong, I like the device, especially the high friction concept, which really works. My 130 lb wife can belay me at 240 lbs, no problem. However, there are other high friction devices, that just don't support the guide mode if you need to save a few bucks. Plus, you really need to know what you are doing if you are going to put it in guide mode, because if you don't, someone could really get hurt. That being said, the guide mode hole makes a nice spot to clip the device to my harness for storage.
    by  LaVar     from Salt Lake City         Was this review helpful?  Yes / No
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