Atc Xp Belay Device

It s of the utmost importance to learn the basic belay style before upgrading to auto locking devices and this device has high friction grooves to assist with braking and catching.

Atc xp belay device.

They don t put as much friction on the rope as other options so keep a firm grip on the brake. A more compact lighter version of our versatile atc guide the atc alpine guide is built for smash and grab ascents in the mountains. 64 g 2 3 oz. These are the cheapest to get ahold of and do last a long time.

While the atc and atc xp are tubular aperture belay devices the atc guide is an aperture style self braking belay device. Now 30 lighter than the original thanks to an updated construction and machined windows through the body the atc xp is a durable versatile belay device that features multiple friction modes to handle nearly any situation or rope diameter. The basic atc just has two identical ovular slots. Although there are cheaper options available we believe the added braking power of the xp is worth the added cost.

Every climber should learn how to belay with black diamond s atc xp belay device. Atc xp left basic atc right basic. The friction is the same either way you set up the device. 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.

Like the atc xp it also has grooves to increase friction for a belay. Black diamond updated this device with machined windows for a lighter feel. I bought a atc xp for my first belay device and havent bought another one for 2 years. Variations of tubular belay devices.

The price is identical to the comparable petzl verso. 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. In other words its great and locks off well. Best belay out there review by.

The atc guide has an additional attachment point. Now 30 lighter than the original thanks to an updated construction and machined windows through the body the black diamond atc xp is a durable versatile belay device that features multiple friction modes to handle nearly any situation or rope diameter. Uberwhipper 2008 02 18 this device offers great flexiblity. However we believe the xp is more durable and a better value.

Available at rei 100 satisfaction guaranteed. My wife is around 90 pounds and i am around 170 so she really likes the extra friction side. The atc xp is a competitively priced belay device.