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Black Diamond ATC Belay Device
How does it work with 7.5 or 7.7 mm ropes?
By Mauro J. Reyes
Ranked #424 - Belay and Rappel Devices
April 11, 2009
How does it work with 7.5 or 7.7 mm ropes?
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By Tony Zammit
Ranked #319 - Belay and Rappel Devices
April 12, 2009
It will work, but not all that great. On my 8mm glacier rope, it can get a little dicey with the regular ATC - there's just not nearly as much stopping power as with a bigger rope. I'd go for one of the fancy ATCs for $5 more that have the teeth on one end. They will work a lot better on smaller diameter ropes.
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