DESCRIPTION

Whether your beat is alpine, mixed, sport, or ice climbing, the Black Diamond ATC Guide belay device offers a simple but versatile design to keep you moving through the vertical. The ATC Guide's self-locking capability comes in handy when you find yourself belaying a second, and its aggressive v-notch increases stopping and holding power. Speaking of versatility, this device handles ropes ranging in diameter from 7.7mm to 11mm so you can take it in the alpine as well as to the gym. But if you really want to know why Climbing Magazine gave it one of their prestigious Editor's Choice Award, you'll just have to try it for yourself.