Dec 5, 2024 · The Black Diamond ATC Guide provides the best value for multi-pitch climbing. It combines a standard tube-style design with the ability to belay following climbers directly off …

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.

Aug 26, 2021 · Here, I present a comparison review of Black Diamond’s ATC Belay/Rappel Device (ATC) and ATC-Guide/Rappel Device (Guide)—I believe that ATCs still have an …

Nov 28, 2018 · Our most versatile belay and rappel device, the Black Diamond ATC-Guide is now 10% lighter and features improved handling in guide mode. With an oval-ized anchor-hole, the …

Nov 6, 2022 · One of the climbing market’s most famous and trusted belay devices is the Black Diamond Air Traffic Controller or ATC. Black Diamond’s most tried and true belay device was …

The ATC-Guide is a variable friction belay/rappel device designed specifically for belaying and rappelling during climbing and mountaineering. It has a high-friction mode (HFM) and a regular …

Apr 13, 2016 · The Black Diamond ATC-Guide has more bite on the rope, and is was easier to lower a climber when belaying off the anchor on a multi-pitch

This article covers how to belay with an ATC. Belaying with an ATC involves knowing how to: Set up the ATC belay device; Belay with the PBUS Technique; Lower the climber with the ATC …

Apr 5, 2025 · ATC Guide The ATC Guide Belay Device is already worthy of any climber's arsenal, but Black Diamond made it even better for alpinists and crag-stars alike. It still transcends the …