"EXCELLENT ALL AROUND BELAY DEVICE" - Review of Black Diamond ATC Guide

I recently used this device on a week long climbing trip in North Carolina. I brought along my regular ATC just in case I wasn't happy with how the Guide performed, but I never even used the regular ATC because I liked the Guide just as much. I haven't used it in "guide mode," but in normal mode I did not notice any difference between the regular ATC and the Guide when using a 10.3mm diameter single rope and a pair of 9mm double ropes. I do not agree with the reviews/concerns from other users that the Guide was difficult to use with thicker ropes as I did not see any difference. To me the Guide is an obvious belay device choice since it works just as good as a regular ATC and can be used in the "guide mode," which I am eager to try out on my next climbing trip.
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