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Black Diamond ATC Guide

Item #BLD0789 | 72 in Stock
5 Star Rating

My favorite

By Ranked #26 - Big Wall Climbing September 16, 2008

I own and/or have used almost every belay/repel device available. Everything from 8s, stich-plates, Kong Gi Gi, Grigris, Cinches, Jaws, B52s, almost every incarnation of ATCs and Reversos, etc. If I was forced to pick one device to use for the rest of my life, this would be it. It doesn't do EVERYTHING but it does do many things better than any other device I've seen. However, Petzl's new Reverso 3 may change my opinion. It is almost an identical device with a few small changes. Time will tell.

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Tech Specs:

Auto Locking:
Yes, when belaying off an anchor from above 
Recommended Use:
Multi-pitch trad, ice, and alpine climbing 
Weight:
3.6oz 
Warranty:
1 Year 
Country of Origin:
United States 

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