Like the atc xp it also has grooves to increase friction for a belay.
Black diamond atc xp guide.
Black diamond atc guide.
This device is similar to the atc xp but with the ability to belay a follower from above directly off an anchor.
Now 30 lighter than the original thanks to an updated construction and machined windows through the body the black diamond atc xp is a durable versatile belay device that features multiple friction modes to handle nearly any situation or rope diameter.
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While the atc and atc xp are tubular aperture belay devices the atc guide is an aperture style self braking belay device.
Black diamond has another belay device known as the atc guide.
The black diamond atc is a simple versatile tool for belaying and rappelling.
The atc guide has an additional attachment point.
10 lighter than its predecessor with improved feeding and pulling in guide mode the versatile black diamond atc guide belay device offers multiple friction modes for belaying and rappelling.
Description now 30 lighter than the original thanks to an updated construction and machined windows through the body the black diamond atc xp belay device is a durable versatile belay device that features multiple friction modes to handle nearly any situation or rope diameter.
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.
Black diamond also makes our top pick for multi pitch climbing the atc guide.
The black diamond atc guide is a tube style belay device with an extra clip in loop for belaying a second directly off of an anchor.
Although the name has not changed at all nor has the general function bd continues to update this popular and versatile device and for 2019 along with new colors the device is lighter weighing only 2 8 ounces rather than 3 2 as it did before.
This tech tip is about using the atc xp.