Black Diamond Atc Guide Autoblock

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.

Black diamond atc guide autoblock.

A more compact lighter version of our versatile atc guide the atc alpine guide is built for smash and grab ascents in the mountains. Available at rei 100 satisfaction guaranteed. Black diamond atc guide belay device 5062 975. Lightest and best for skinny ropes but too much friction for thick ropes and wears out quickly.

Black diamond atc guide. Sucks for rapping lead belaying. Autoblock devices such as the atc guide are simple reliable tools for belaying up second climbers but in the self locking mode they are potentially problematic for lowering since they require additional rigging and muscle to release the lock. Least amount of friction when used with thick ropes but a bit scary with sub 8mm ropes.

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. We also enlarged the auto block release hole to accept a small carabiner. The leader who wishes to remain anonymous had rigged his belay off the two bolt anchor at the top of the pitch and was using a black diamond atc guide belay device in autoblock mode. On august 15 at around 4 30 p m an experienced climber from boulder age 31 was belaying his partner 28 as he followed the first pitch of the naked edge 5 11b in eldorado canyon.

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. Reviews 10 out of 5 stars with 10 reviews for black diamond atc guide belay device. In the written instructions that come with the device black diamond stipulates that a backup like a. Use an autoblock device with a locking carabiner to belay off the anchor or to bring up two seconds on independent lines.