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 tube/auto-blocking category, allowing for a standard belay as well as belaying one or two climbers off anchors. Black Diamond upgraded it with machined windows for a lighter weight, and the larger auto-block release accepts smaller carabiners for a smoother and more dependable operation.
Details
- Black Diamond's best-selling belay device built 10% lighter
- Multiple friction modes designed for both belay and rappel
- Guide mode allows auto-block top rope belays at anchors
- Auto-block release hole accepts small carabiners
- Item #BLD00ZA
- Material
- aluminum
- Type
- tube, auto-blocking
- Rope Diameter
- 8.1 - 11mm
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 1 year
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Overall Rating
5 based on 104 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageJanuary 6, 2025
Best overall ATC
I used a Reverso for years while guiding and just got the ATC Guide this fall. It's much, much easier to pull slack through the device in "guide" mode with one single rope or twins than a reverso. So much so, that I only use my Gigi when belaying two single ropes at once nowadays. It's also more durable and holding up far better over hundreds of belays and rappels. I only wish it came in other colors!
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
December 21, 2024
my old reliable one got
my old reliable one got borrowed and misplaced, I don't think I'll see it again so I had to get the same one again!
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
December 8, 2024
Awesome!
Design makes it an intuitive to use belay device. The high-friction mode provides added braking power for increased control in challenging conditions, something I especially appreciate. It also provides smooth rope handling for belaying and rappelling, with an efficient braking system for descent control. Try it, you won't be disappointed!
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
November 10, 2024
My favorite all purpose belay device
I'd still use this in the gym if they let me but this is my all purpose device from crag to multipitch. Awesome.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
September 27, 2024
My go to affordable belay device
The BD ATC Guide is my go to affordable belay device. I personally enjoy using it for short lead climbs since it’s easy to feed rope to the climber. I learned how to belay with this device.
Originally reviewed on ExpertVoice.com
August 13, 2024
Great ATC
Great guide ATC, works as advertised and locks off well in guide mode.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
July 25, 2024
It’s does what it suppose to do and a little extra
This is a great little device that fits into variety of tasks from self- or guided rappelling to belaying 2 climbers. Well-made, lightweight.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
June 26, 2024
Great
Does what’s required. Nothing special, just works well for belaying or rappelling. Only belay device I would use
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
June 4, 2024
Best ATC
I’m a glacier Guide in Alaska and use this almost every day on the glacier. Rappelling is awesome, belaying guests while ice climbing is amazing. And the auto block when it is in Guide/Block mode is spectacular. Very intuitive and easy to understand once you are trained up on using it properly.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
May 12, 2024
Must need in alpine climbing
Belay from bottom or top. Rappel or ascend a rope. Very versatile
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
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