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I purchased an ATC Guide last year and love it. I started my...
By Mary
Ranked #279 - Big Wall Climbing
February 17, 2009
I purchased an ATC Guide last year and love it. I started my two sisters in climbing last September, and purchased an ATC Guide for the 20 year old. The reviews on the ATC-XP intrigued me. We were doing indoor and outdoor climbs. For my other sister, do I get the Guide that I love (she has used it) or buy her the XP. She is 14 years old and has been reliable belaying etc. Any suggestions?
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By Adam Buchanan
April 1, 2009
the guide for sure. the little metal loop on the guide will throw your sister off. if your not using it for anchors go with the normal xp
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By Sumner Ohye
Ranked #100 - Big Wall Climbing
February 17, 2009
Hello,I would go with the ATC XP over the guide for your sister. Yes, the Guide can do more, they are practically the same price, and she might use those additional features down the road.Right now she is starting out and probably won't be belaying you from above. The XP is simple and there is no confusion about clipping or feeding the rope through the wrong hole. Mahalo, Sumo
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