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ATC-Guide Belay Device

ATC-Guide Belay Device

$54.95 USD
$54.95 USD $54.95
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Our most versatile belay/rappel device, with excellent feeding and pulling in guide mode, the ATC-Guide is ready for any multi-pitching mission from wandering granite routes in the Bugaboos to bomber limestone in El Potrero.

  • Black
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ATC-Guide Belay Device

ATC-Guide Belay Device

$54.95 USD
$54.95 USD $54.95
Sale Out of Stock
#BD6200460002ALL1

Our most versatile belay/rappel device, with excellent feeding and pulling in guide mode, the ATC-Guide is ready for any multi-pitching mission from wandering granite routes in the Bugaboos to bomber limestone in El Potrero.

Color: Black
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Our most versatile belay/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 device now feeds rope and allows you to pull rope more easily. Multiple friction modes provide the optimal amount of stopping power when lowering or rappelling, and the device's guide mode lets you belay one or two seconding climbers off an anchor.

Features

  • Multiple friction modes for belay and rappel
  • Engineered for easy rope handling
  • Auto-block release hole accepts small carabiners
  • Versatile design accepts ropes from 8.1 to 11mm
  • Durable cable holds its shape and resists getting caught up

SPECS

  • Weight: 80g
  • Country of Origin: Taiwan

SPECS
  • Weight: 80g
  • Country of Origin: Taiwan

MATERIALS

  • 100% Aluminum

Resources

Product Instructions - ATC Guide
Warning: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - P65Warnings.ca.gov

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ENGINEERED FOR THE SEND

At BD, our passion for innovation is only matched by our desire to use our equipment and experience the success it was designed for. From the world’s first wire-gate carabiner to our cornerstone Camalots, we have always designed gear that enables climbers to push the limits of our sport.

Overall rating: 4.894737 / 5 from 190 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Black Diamond ATC-Guide Belay Device is highly regarded for its versatility, lightweight design, and improved handling. Customers praise its reliability, quality, and effectiveness for both belaying and rappelling, making it a top choice for climbers.

Summary topics

  • Belay Effectiveness: 6%
  • ATC Reliability: 15%
  • Device Simplicity: 33%
  • Product Quality: 6%

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Review highlights

  • "This is the best top belay / rappelling device anywhere." — Fisher M.
  • "The ergonomics of lead belaying are great, but this device really shines when belaying the follower." — Jeff D.
  • "This device is very simple and user friendly with almost no learning curve." — Jesse J.

Reviews

Great ATC

"BD is the og ATC for a reason. They know how to make then. This always works well. I use it for top belay mostly, and it works well. Locks off well when follower takes a fall. Obviously rigging to lower isnt ideal, but most devices aren’t the best for this. I have used a grigri and neox as well for this and they are a little better, but not for the price. I love my guide on this sort of trip because even if my primary is an assisted, I love to have a backup that is reliable."

— Patrick W. (5/5)

A classic

"Happy with the design and functionality"

— Kenneth C. (5/5)

Extremely well-rounded ATC

"This ATC does exactly what it’s supposed to and does it well. I’ve put it to good use, and it has reliably stopped every fall it was meant to. Lowering is smooth and easy, and the front grooves grip the rope very well, making it effortless to hold and maintain someone in the air. I’ve had no issues with rope fraying, and it’s impressively sturdy. After more than 50 uses, the paint hasn’t even started to wear. Overall, it’s a solid piece of gear that performs exceptionally well."

— Quinn M. (5/5)

Great device

"pretty reliable"

— Laura P. (5/5)

Simple and Effective

"Needed a belay device with a larger capacity than my gigajul and this works perfectly. Plenty of capacity and guide ready features. It even comes in black. Perfect!"

— Matthew H. (5/5)

Best model yet

"Best and lightest of the guide I’ve used. Solid and accepts a variety of diameter ropes. No need for anything else, imo"

— John W. (5/5)

This product is top shelf,

"This product is top shelf, just what I expected from black diamond. Highly recommend"

— Jay M. (5/5)

Functional, sleek, and lightweight. Love

"Functional, sleek, and lightweight. Love the high friction option for belaying a heavier climber. The matte finish is nice but scratches pretty quickly"

— Jane C. (4/5)

Works perfect

"Must have for your climving adventure"

— Pierre-Marc B. (5/5)

ATC Review

"I usually always use a gri-gri, but I needed an ATC to multipitch, and this one worked great! Haven't used the guide mode yet."

— Kissiah V. (5/5)

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