Black Diamond Atc Guide Vs Atc Xp

A toothless tube option is available too as the classic black diamond atc.

Black diamond atc guide vs atc xp. 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. The black diamond atc is a simple versatile tool for belaying and rappelling. The black diamond atc guide is a tube style belay device with an extra clip in loop for belaying a second directly off of an anchor. While the atc and atc xp are tubular aperture belay devices the atc guide is an aperture style self braking belay device.

The original atc works well with rock climbing ropes 10mm and larger while the black diamond atc xp better handles the smaller ropes used for ice climbing and canyoneering. Black diamond atc guide. This tech tip is about using the atc xp. 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.

Black diamond has another belay device known as the atc guide. The black diamond atc xp belay device offers the same great hold and stopping power as the original version only it s now 30 lighter. It s available in new colors too. Like the atc xp it also has grooves to increase friction for a belay.

This device is similar to the atc xp but with the ability to belay a follower from above directly off an anchor. A more compact lighter version of our versatile atc guide the atc alpine guide is built for smash and grab ascents in the mountains. Description now 30 lighter than the original thanks to an updated construction and machined windows through the body the black diamond atc xp belay device is a durable versatile belay device that features multiple friction modes to handle nearly any situation or rope diameter.