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Review by marks
Mar. 31, 2007 | | Good: This is Black Diamond's response to the reverso. The main advantage is the dual friction mode. The loop is designed to help aid in releasing the auto-blocking feature. IMO if you can't release the reverso, you can't release this either so I don't view this as an improvement. I prefer the flexable stem over Petzl's rigid stem but thats not a major issue. Alternatives: Petzl Reverso |
Read 204 Reviews | Add a Review | Read 27 Retailer DescriptionsFrom The Backcountry:The Ventura™s ride-all-day demeanor comes from one of the best chassis to ever hit the pavement, with geometry tuned for nimble handling, cornering confidence and straight-line stability. - Frame Kinesis 7005 taper-guage aluminum, SST tubing diameters, sloping top tube frame design, replaceable derailleur hanger
- Fork Alloy, straight blade Aero Road with cromoly steerer
- Headset FSA Integrated, threadless, 1 1/8
- Wheels Alex ID-19 alloy double-wall rims, 32/28H, Formula sealed alloy QR hubs, 14g stainless steel spokes
- Tires Vittoria Zaffiro, 700 x 23c
- Derailleurs Shimano Sora RD-3400 rear and Shimano FD-2300 front, 31.8mm clamp
- Shiftlevers Shimano ST-2300 Dual Control STI, 16-speed
- Chain KMC Z8
- Cassette SRAM PowerGlide 850, 8-speed, 12-26
- Crankset FSA Tempo Compact, 50/34, 170mm (48/51), 172.5 (54/56) 175mm (58/61)
- BB Set Sealed cartridge, 68 x 110.5mm
- Pedals Touring platform style, full alloy with toe clips
- Brakeset Tektro dual-pivot calipers with Shimano ST-2300 STI levers
- Handlebar Jamis Road, 31.8mm with anatomic bend, 400mm (48/51), 420mm (54/56), 440mm (58/61)
- Stem Jamis Road, 3D forged, 6D x 80mm (48/51), 100mm (54/56), 120mm (58/61)
- Grips Jamis suede bar tape
- Seat Post Jamis alloy micro-adjust, 300mm x 27.2mm with alloy clamp
- Saddle Jamis Road Sport with SL top and satin steel rails
- Sizes 48, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61cm
- Color Sunset Red
- Weight 22.50 lbs
This item is considered an "oversized package" by our shipper. $70.00 will be added to your order to ship this particular item. Insurance is included with this shipping fee. |
Black Diamond ATC Guide
4.9 out of 5 based on 204 ratings. 61 user reviews.
Cred: 21177 | Review by marks on Mar. 31, 2007  | This is Black Diamond's response to the reverso. The main advantage is the dual friction mode. The loop is designed to help aid in releasing the auto-blocking feature. IMO if you can't release the reverso, you can't release this either so I don't view this as an improvement. I prefer the flexable stem over Petzl's rigid stem but thats not a major issue. |
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Cred: 1390 | Review by Keese on Nov. 07, 2007 | Autoblocking, much easier lowering of an autoblocked second than the Reverso, wider selection of rope sizes than the Reverso, non rigid cable, teeth for improved gripping |
 | umm ???? doesnt come in the color green? |
 | BUY THIS ONE! |
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Cred: 555 | Review by rmcgibbo on Aug. 03, 2008 | Really beefy construction. The release hole is big enough to get a small biner in to use as a handle. Cheeper than the new reverso. Won't sharpen up like the old reverse. |
| A little heavy, but I don't really count grams on belay devices - it's not like you're carying 50 as you are with biners.
On my 10.5 it's a little hard to feed when belaying the 2nd, but on my friend's 10.2 it's a lot better. |
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Cred: 451 | Review by checkpositive001 on Nov. 06, 2008 | More solid than the original reverso, because it is one continuous piece of metal. Doesn't form any sharp edges with wear like the old reverso can.
Hands-free direct anchor belay is very convenient. |
| Sometimes hard to pull larger diameter ropes through on direct anchor belays.
A smidgen on the heavy side, but it'll last a long time. |
| regular ATC
petzl grigri |
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Cred: 2436 | Review by livextreme41 on Dec. 17, 2008 | dual friction and autoblocking. works great. Does what it's supposed to do and does it well. |
| weight...it's a bit heavy, and holds quite a bit of heat if you are on long rappels. Works best with larger diameter ropes |
| reverso 3 |
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Cred: 289 | Review by fb_29707558 on Jan. 21, 2008 | Best belay device for multi pitch climbing period. More size range on acceptable ropes than the petzl reverso, and it also has a nifty hole to attach some cord for lowering a second in the need should arise. |
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Cred: 476 | Review by fb_722631787 on Feb. 06, 2008 | Very easy to use. Allows a second to be belayed off the anchor and the added small hole allows you to unlock the second once weight is added. |
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Cred: 999 |  Review by scottydo on Sep. 02, 2008 | Just got this but it seems super solid and very handy |
| A little on the heavy side compared to the regular ATC |
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Cred: 3243 | Review by jonnymtman on Mar. 10, 2009 | I wish I hadn't bought all the other belay devices I have sitting in my basement. My favorite piece of equipment and always with me. |
| could be lighter and gets hot on long abzeil |
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Cred: 193 | Review by zephyr7863 on Nov. 16, 2009 | Great stopping power and lots of friction, but the rope slides well through when you need. Made really well and very durable |
| Quite honestly, I can't think of any |
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Cred: 8 | Review by jimmyw on Nov. 16, 2007 | Very smooth, the teeth work great for heavier climbers. |
| Too much grip when trying to rap |
| Normal Atc or figure 8 for raps but for belays you cant beat it |
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Cred: 120 | Review by stevendo on Dec. 02, 2008 | solid design, friction mode delivers- |
| none except i can't use this at my local gym b/c the ropes generally are too thick there- |
| have only used for belaying- |
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Cred: 30 | Review by cscolt on Mar. 18, 2008 | Auto-block mode and Great friction. This bad boy is a great addition as a main belay device, and its tough as nails. |
| Too heavy for use as a backup, |
| Petzl Reverso, Camp Ovo belay plate, Munter hitch. |
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Cred: 38 | Review by fb_555560325 on Mar. 21, 2008 | Best device I've ever used.
Great grip.
Reverses for the smoothest rappel ever!
Solid construction. |
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Cred: 36 | Review by fb_737207491 on May. 30, 2008 | Versatile e.g double rope use, adjustable use according to rope thickness and slickness. |
| I've never used the guide function, so no functional addition for me. |
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Cred: 27 | Review by clheslin@sbcglobal.net on Jan. 13, 2009 | Smooth operation and easily belays a second in autoblock mode. Good friction for belaying a leader as well. |
| It's sort of heavy. |
| None, the reverso3 is a hair lighter but I've never used it to compare. |
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Cred: 9 | Review by addictedclimber on Apr. 29, 2009 | Excellent friction on the grooved side. Great for hanging belays and multi-pitch climbing. |
| N/A |
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Cred: 5 | Review by K2sjb1 on Oct. 24, 2007 | I have been climbing for over two decades. I have used many, many belay devices from multiple manufacturers. This is my favorite so far because of the versitality and the auto lock off feature. |
| The only bad thing so far is that large assault type ropes will not work with this device. |
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Cred: 426 | Review by eddiemack on Sep. 23, 2008 | Great for simul climbing or all around ATC. Works the rope nicely. Gets a good grip when needed. |
| none |
| I also like the Trango Cinch, but the guide is a standard piece. |
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Cred: 42 | Review by fb_38400292 on Jan. 21, 2008 | great multi-use belay devise |
| Petzl reverso, but the guide is better |
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Cred: 60 | Review by Jon Cannon on Aug. 13, 2008 | Guide belay setting is awesome |
| Funky to figure out at first. |
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Cred: 454 | Review by fb_12711439 on Mar. 21, 2008 | awesome versatility for slow or fast raps, anchor loop is very helpful |
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Cred: 815 | Review by climbandkayak on May. 11, 2008 | Versatile, especially if you'll ever belay from above. |
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Cred: 236 | Review by jciccotti on Feb. 26, 2008 | the loops on either side to make belaying off the rappel easier. |
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Cred: 93 | Review by climbercam on Feb. 20, 2008 | Auto-block, smooth belaying and easy catching, even with small mm ropes. |
| None. |
| None. |
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Cred: 73 | Review by forsakenclimber on Apr. 28, 2008 | Makes multi pitch belaying easy as pie |
| Hard to give slack. |
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Cred: 102 | Review by Delta V on Sep. 25, 2008 | Awesome for twins, doubles and belaying 2 clients at the same time |
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Cred: 12 | Review by fb_504763858 on Feb. 11, 2008 | Get your reverso out of my atc, get your atc out of my reverso |
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Cred: 22 | Review by fb_73201981 on Feb. 28, 2008 | great for multi uses. can be set up as an autolocker if you know how |
| heavy |
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Cred: 36 | Review by wild country on Mar. 23, 2008 | quite usefull and does well on any rope climb and diameter |
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Cred: 12 | Review by wrongfloor on Apr. 08, 2008 | auto-blocking for multi-pitch
high & low friction |
| heavy |
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Cred: 24 | Review by dvsbenz on Apr. 10, 2008 | high friction and low friction side. loop for belaying from the top |
| none |
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Cred: 28 | Review by fb_34320665 on May. 22, 2008 | Two friction settings and multiple applications. |
| A bit heavier than the ATC. |
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Cred: 27 | Review by devin on Oct. 28, 2008 | Autoblock is useful but I find it a bit clumsy. |
| Reverso 3 |
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Cred: 18 | Review by climberboy123 on Mar. 23, 2009 | Easy feeding, great breaking with the V-grooves, can be used as auto-block |
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Cred: 9 | Review by Jambro87 on Nov. 16, 2009 | Light weight, works great, easy to setup, all the modes are super |
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Cred: 311 | Review by fb_894465643 on Apr. 02, 2008 | I like the ability to belay the second. |
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Cred: 169 | Review by skillet on Sep. 04, 2008 | best of the bunch! 'nuff said! |
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Cred: 317 | Review by bencounter on Jan. 02, 2010 | All good. Great piece of gear. |
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Cred: 44 | Review by fb_1568880112 on Jan. 23, 2008 | great belay device, autoblock mode |
| a touch heavy |
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Cred: 25 | Review by ethatch on Jan. 18, 2008 | incredible |
| revirso...just kidding they suck |
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Cred: 27 | Review by DRoth on Jul. 27, 2008 | Havent Found any yet |
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From The Backcountry:
The Ventura™s ride-all-day demeanor comes from one of the best chassis to ever hit the pavement, with geometry tuned for nimble handling, cornering confidence and straight-line stability. - Frame Kinesis 7005 taper-guage aluminum, SST tubing diameters, sloping top tube frame design, replaceable derailleur hanger
- Fork Alloy, straight blade Aero Road with cromoly steerer
- Headset FSA Integrated, threadless, 1 1/8
- Wheels Alex ID-19 alloy double-wall rims, 32/28H, Formula sealed alloy QR hubs, 14g stainless steel spokes
- Tires Vittoria Zaffiro, 700 x 23c
- Derailleurs Shimano Sora RD-3400 rear and Shimano FD-2300 front, 31.8mm clamp
- Shiftlevers Shimano ST-2300 Dual Control STI, 16-speed
- Chain KMC Z8
- Cassette SRAM PowerGlide 850, 8-speed, 12-26
- Crankset FSA Tempo Compact, 50/34, 170mm (48/51), 172.5 (54/56) 175mm (58/61)
- BB Set Sealed cartridge, 68 x 110.5mm
- Pedals Touring platform style, full alloy with toe clips
- Brakeset Tektro dual-pivot calipers with Shimano ST-2300 STI levers
- Handlebar Jamis Road, 31.8mm with anatomic bend, 400mm (48/51), 420mm (54/56), 440mm (58/61)
- Stem Jamis Road, 3D forged, 6D x 80mm (48/51), 100mm (54/56), 120mm (58/61)
- Grips Jamis suede bar tape
- Seat Post Jamis alloy micro-adjust, 300mm x 27.2mm with alloy clamp
- Saddle Jamis Road Sport with SL top and satin steel rails
- Sizes 48, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61cm
- Color Sunset Red
- Weight 22.50 lbs
This item is considered an "oversized package" by our shipper. $70.00 will be added to your order to ship this particular item. Insurance is included with this shipping fee.
From Amazon.com:
- Smooth regular friction side and for twice the friction, a grooved high friction side
- Made from durable, hot-forged anodized 7075-T6 aluminum
- Handles rope sizes from 7.7 - 11mm
- Weight 3.6oz
Product Description Product Description The self-locking capability of the Black Diamond ATC Guide belay device makes it an excellent choice when you cast off on multi-pitch trad, ice, and alpine climbs. The ATC Guide?winner of the Climbing Magazine Editor's Choice Award?belays a leader just like any other tube-style device, but it can also be connected directly to your anchor to create a self-locking system when you're belaying one or two following climbers. This allows you to eat, drink, tie your shoes, and take pictures as you belay with confidence that your partners are completely safe. Its unique release point lets you lower a following climber when the ATC Guide is in self-locking mode, even if he's way heavier than you. The aggressive V-notch allows this belay device to work on ropes from 7.7 to 11mm?even when they're icy. Product Features - Auto Locking: Yes, when belaying off an anchor from above
- Strength:
- Recommended Use: Multi-pitch trad, ice, and alpine climbing
- Weight: 3.6oz
- Warranty: 1 Year
- Country of Origin: United States
From Northern Lights:
Style Number: BD6200510000ALL1 The ATC-Guide is Black Diamond's most versatile belay/rappel device thanks to its smooth and grooved sides, plus a"guide mode"for bringing up one or two seconding climbers with ease and control. Often imitated, but never equalled, the ATC-Guide is a burly, super-functional, year-round belay/rappel zen master. - Regular friction mode for belay and rappel
- High friction mode (3 X the friction!) for belay/rappel
- Beefy cable holds its shape and resists getting caught up
- Guide mode works with one or two climbers ascending and descending
- Dependable and smooth operation in all conditions
- Deftly handles ropes from 7.7 to 11 mm
From Half-Moon Outfitters:
The self-locking capability of the Black Diamond ATC Guide belay device makes it an excellent choice when you cast off on multi-pitch trad, ice, and alpine climbs. The ATC Guidewinner of the Climbing Magazine Editor's Choice Awardbelays a leader just like any other tube-style device, but it can also be connected directly to your anchor to create a self-locking system when you're belaying one or two following climbers. This allows you to eat, drink, tie your shoes, and take pictures as you belay with confidence that your partners are completely safe. Its unique release point lets you lower a following climber when the ATC Guide is in self-locking mode, even if he's way heavier than you. The aggressive V-notch allows this belay device to work on ropes from 7.7 to 11mmeven when they're icy.
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From Moosejaw:
ALL CLIMBING SALES ARE FINAL. 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
- Regular friction mode for belay and rappel
- High friction mode (3 X the friction!) for belay/rappel
- Beefy cable holds its shape and resists getting caught up
SPECIFICATIONS:
From Summit Hut:
Description Designed for climbers who want complete belay and rappel functions in a single device. The ATC-Guide from Black Diamond is a full-function belay device with dual-friction belay and rappel modes and an Autoblock mode for belaying one or two seconding climbers. The ATC Guide can handle ropes from 7.7 mm to 10.5 mm in a variety of adverse situations. It is a great choice for maximum versatility in a single device. Features - High Friction Mode for greater control and holding power.
- Regular Friction Mode for normal climbing and rappelling.
- In Guide Mode it locks if someone falls & has lowering capabilities.
- Unique release point built into the unit.
SpecificationsWeight:103 grams
From Sunny Sports:
The ATC-Guide is Black Diamond's most versatile belay/rappel device thanks to its smooth and grooved sides, plus a "guide mode" for bringing up one or two seconding climbers with ease and control. Often imitated, but never equalled, the ATC-Guide is a burly, super-functional, year-round belay/rappel zen master. - Regular friction mode for belay and rappel
- High friction mode (3 X the friction!) for belay/rappel
- Beefy cable holds its shape and resists getting caught up
- Guide mode works with one or two climbers ascending and descending
- Dependable and smooth operation in all conditions
- Deftly handles ropes from 7.7 to 11 mm
From Kittery Trading Post:
One device to do it all, the ATC-Guide offers maximum versatility. It has a smooth regular-friction side and for twice the friction, a grooved high-friction side.
When you're belaying from above, the guide mode lets you bring up one or two seconding climbers.
For lowering, it has a small secondary hole that you can girth hitch for more leverage to release the device.
For your protection and the safety of all climbers, life supporting gear and all safety equipment, such as carabiners, ropes and harnesses, cannot be returned or exchanged unless under warranty. Please carefully inspect all equipment for damage or defect prior to deployment
From Mountain Gear:
The ATC Guide by Black Diamond is a full-function belay and rappel device with two friction options (regular or high friction) and a guide mode belays and lowers one or two seconding climbers. Features: - The dual-friction capabilities regulate the speed of your rappel or lower
- A full-strength anchor clip-in point is large enough to clear most locking-carabiner sleeves
- Small seconday hole for lowering lets you girth hitch a sling or thread a microstopper for more leverage
- Compatible with all climbing ropes from 7.7 mm to 11 mm
Specifications: - Weight: 3.6 ounces
- Material: Aluminum
From Rock Creek:
The Black Diamond ATC Guide is a full function belay device with dual frictions belay and rappel modes and a Guide Mode for belaying one or two seconding climbers. In Guide Mode it locks if someone falls, plus you can lower a climber regardless of weight difference between climber and belayer, because of a unique release point built in to the unit. *This product cannot be shipped internationally - Handles ropes from 7.7 mm to 11mm
- Clip in loop
Weight: 102 g (3.6 oz) Color: Anthracite Web Page Number: 5552 engine(document);
From US Outdoor Store:
Description of Black Diamond ATC-Guide Belay Device One device to do it all, the ATC-Guide offers maximum versatility. It has a smooth, regular friction side and, for twice the friction, a grooved side. When youre belaying from above, the âguide modeâ lets you bring up one or two seconding climbers with ease and control. For lowering, it has a small secondary hole that you can girth hitch for more leverage to release the device. - Weight: 102 g (3.6 oz)
- Anthracite
- Smooth regular friction side and grooved side
- Guide mode
- Small secondary hole for more leverage
From Mountain High Outfitters:
Black Diamond ATC-Guide Belay Device Black Diamond's most versatile belay/rappel device thanks to its smooth and grooved sides, plus a "guide mode" for bringing up one or two seconding climbers with ease and control. FEATURES - 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
SPECS
From Appalachian Outdoors:
Black Diamond ATC Guide Belay Device - Regular Friction Mode for normal climbing and rappelling. High Friction Mode provides two times more friction for greater control and holding power. In Guide Mode it locks if someone falls & has lowering capabilities. Unique release point built into the unit. Return Policy: Climbing equipment sales are final. In order to guarantee the life saving integrity of the climbing gear we sell -- we cannot accept returns on any life safety climbing or mountaineering equipment.
From Gear Express:
Black Diamond ATC GuideBlack Diamond's most versatile belay/rappel device thanks to its smooth and grooved sides, plus a "guide mode" for bringing up one or two seconding climbers with ease and control. 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 Weight : 102 g, 3.6 ozAssorted Colors based on availablity
From Karst Sports:
The Black Diamond ATC Guide is the newest Belay device from Black Diamond.
Regular Friction Mode for normal climbing and rappelling
High Friction Mode provides two times more friction for greater control and holding power
In Guide Mode it locks if someone falls & has lowering capabilities
Unique release point built into the unit.
ManufacturerBlack Diamond EquipmentManufacturer Part #BD620051SKU #31811GenderAge GroupCountry of OriginChina
From Bent Gate:
Black Diamond ATC Guide Belay Device
- High Friction Mode for greater control and holding power
- Regular Friction Mode for normal climbing and rappelling
- In Guide Mode it locks if someone falls & has lowering capabilities
- Unique release point built into the unit
Note that this item of climbing safety equipment is non-returnable. Please call us toll free at 877-236-8428 or e-mail bentgate@bentgate.com with any questions.
From Gear X:
This is an assorted color product. Features: - High Friction Mode for greater control and holding power
- Regular Friction Mode for normal climbing and rappelling
Guide mode: - Can be used to bring up one or two seconding climbers
- Automatically locks if a climber falls
- Lowering capabilities with unique attachment point for release leverage
From Wilderness Exchange:
One device to do it all, the ATC-Guide offers maximum versatility. It has a smooth regular friction side and a grooved high friction side. When you’re belaying from above, the guide mode lets you bring up one or two seconding climbers. For lowering, it has a small secondary hole to which you can girth hitch a sling or thread a micro stopper to gain more leverage when lowering weighted ropes.
From Camp Saver:
One device to do it all, the Black Diamond ATC-Guide offers maximum versatility. It has a smooth, regular friction side and, for twice the friction, a grooved side. When you're belaying from above, the "guide mode" lets you bring up one or two seconding climbers with ease and control. For lowering, it has a small secondary hole that you can girth hitch for more leverage to release the device.
From Rock And Snow:
One device to do it all, the ATC-Guide offers maximum versatility. It has a smooth regular friction side and for twice the friction, a grooved high friction side. When youre belaying from above, the guide mode lets you bring up one or two seconding climbers. For lowering, it has a small secondary hole that you can girth hitch for more leverage to release the device.
From Campmor:
- Regular Friction Mode for normal climbing and rappelling
- High Friction Mode provides two times more friction for greater control and holding power
- In Guide Mode it locks if someone falls & has lowering capabilities
- Unique release point built into the unit
- Weight: 3.6oz.
From Sun and Ski:
- 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
- Weight : 102 g, 3.6 oz
From Backcountry:
Auto Locking: Yes, when belaying off an anchor from above Recommended Use: Multi-pitch trad, ice, and alpine climbing Weight: 3.6oz Warranty: 1 Year Country of Origin: United States
From Backcountry Gear:
Model: ATC Guide Designer: Black Diamond Tent Weight: 3.6 oz
From EMS:
BLACK DIAMOND ATC Guide Full function belay and rappel device with choice of two friction modes and a Guide Mode for belaying seconding climbers.
From REI:
SpecificationDescriptionWeight102 gramsFits rope sizes7.7mm - 11mm, single/double Suitable for belayingYes Suitable for rappellingYes
From BRM Store:
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