Atc Xp Belay Device

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.

Atc xp belay device.

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. Variations of tubular belay devices. A more compact lighter version of our versatile atc guide the atc alpine guide is built for smash and grab ascents in the mountains. Available at rei 100 satisfaction guaranteed.

Atc xp left basic atc right basic. 64 g 2 3 oz. 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. My wife is around 90 pounds and i am around 170 so she really likes the extra friction side.

However we believe the xp is more durable and a better value. In other words its great and locks off well. The atc guide has an additional attachment point. This is secured directly onto an anchor point for doing a direct belay.

These are the cheapest to get ahold of and do last a long time. 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 friction is the same either way you set up the device. The price is identical to the comparable petzl verso.

They don t put as much friction on the rope as other options so keep a firm grip on the brake. While the atc and atc xp are tubular aperture belay devices the atc guide is an aperture style self braking belay device. Like the atc xp it also has grooves to increase friction for a belay. Every climber should learn how to belay with black diamond s atc xp belay device.

Black diamond updated this device with machined windows for a lighter feel. Although there are cheaper options available we believe the added braking power of the xp is worth the added cost. I bought a atc xp for my first belay device and havent bought another one for 2 years. 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.

Uberwhipper 2008 02 18 this device offers great flexiblity. The basic atc just has two identical ovular slots. It s available in new colors too.