Atc Xp Belay Device

This is secured directly onto an anchor point for doing a direct belay.

Atc xp belay device.

Atc xp left basic atc right basic. 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. The atc guide has an additional attachment point. Black diamond updated this device with machined windows for a lighter feel.

Best belay out there review by. 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. 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. Every climber should learn how to belay with black diamond s atc xp belay device.

Uberwhipper 2008 02 18 this device offers great flexiblity. The atc xp is a competitively priced belay device. It s available in new colors too. 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.

My wife is around 90 pounds and i am around 170 so she really likes the extra friction side. While the atc and atc xp are tubular aperture belay devices the atc guide is an aperture style self braking belay device. These are the cheapest to get ahold of and do last a long time. Available at rei 100 satisfaction guaranteed.

I bought a atc xp for my first belay device and havent bought another one for 2 years. A more compact lighter version of our versatile atc guide the atc alpine guide is built for smash and grab ascents in the mountains. Like the atc xp it also has grooves to increase friction for a belay. Although there are cheaper options available we believe the added braking power of the xp is worth the added cost.

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. 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. The friction is the same either way you set up the device. The basic atc just has two identical ovular slots.

64 g 2 3 oz. In other words its great and locks off well. However we believe the xp is more durable and a better value.