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Item #BLD1265 | 103 in Stock

This is a better shot of my self belay..

By Ranked #11 - Belay and Rappel Devices October 5, 2011

I love this thing. It has endless capabilities and is a solid and secure platform for belay (either self,top rope, or seconds from anchor) and finds a lot of use on my rack.

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By: October 5, 2011

I use a grigri a lot too... but believe it or not, I feel more secure with the ATC as it auto-locks fast and in most positions. I have inverted while locked off and it's held. I've just not tested it yet on an up side down fall yet... I will when I have my partner out with me and maybe a double prusik (actually I use the kleimheist knot for this setup) as it seems to slide easier, yet tighten when it should.

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Tech Specs:

Material:
anodized aluminum 
Auto Locking:
yes 
Rope Diameter:
(single ropes) 9 - 11 mm, (half and twin ropes) 7 - 11 mm 
Weight:
88 g 
Recommended Use:
belaying, rappelling 
Manufacturer Warranty:
1 year 

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