The original atc works well with rock climbing ropes 10mm and larger while the black diamond atc xp better handles the smaller ropes used for ice climbing and canyoneering.
Black diamond atc guide instructions.
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.
A toothless tube option is available too as the classic black diamond atc.
A more compact lighter version of our versatile atc guide the atc alpine guide is built for smash and grab ascents in the mountains.
Black diamond also makes our top pick for multi pitch climbing the atc guide.
This tech tip is about using the atc xp.
Our most versatile belay rappel device the black diamond atc guide is now even lighter thanks to windows machined through the body.
Fast rappelling can cause any belay rappel device to become hot and potentially singe.
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.
The black diamond atc is a simple versatile tool for belaying and rappelling.
This device is similar to the atc xp but with the ability to belay a follower from above directly off an anchor.
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.
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 guide and atc alpine guide conform to the safety requirements of en 15151 2 manual braking device type 4.
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.
We also enlarged the auto block release hole to accept a small carabiner.
The atc guide should not be used for rope soloing.
Multiple friction modes provide the optimal amount of stopping power when lowering or rappelling and the device s guide mode lets you.