ATC-Pilot Belay Device
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ATC-Pilot Belay Device
Rest assured that Black Diamond's ATC-Pilot Belay Device will help you catch whipping lead climbers like any other assisted braking device. Unlike most assisted braking belay devices, the ATC-Pilot doesn't use any moving components to ensure a secure brake; instead, the device's unique geometry makes the rope pinch itself whenever the rope tugs too hard on the climber side, ensuring a naturally reliable catch every time. This is Black Diamond's first attempt at making an assisted braking device with increased security and safety, and climbers can't help but admire its compact, lightweight, sleek design that could only come for Black Diamond.
Details
- Assisted-braking belay device for single-pitch climbs
- Accommodates rope widths from 8.7-10.5mm
- Durable steel surface pinches rope during falls
- Ergonomic thumb catch eases lowering
- For use with single rope belays only
- Item #BLD00MU
- Material
- steel, plastic
- Type
- assisted-braking
- Rope Diameter
- 8.7-10.5mm
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 1 year
Reviews
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Overall Rating
5 based on 124 ratings
Review Summary
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageApril 12, 2024
Great for ice climbing
Icy ropes are scary to me, so this device is great, for assisted breaking and lowering on ice climbs.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
March 5, 2024
great for use with cold or wet ropes
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
This was recommended to me for use ice climbing, when ropes can become wet and/or frozen. I love it! the auto locking feature is responsive, rope feeding is smooth and intuitive.
March 2, 2024
Easy
Easy belay device to use, small and convenient, and locks well for leader falls.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
March 1, 2024
Passive braking, easy paying
It is what it says it is. Passive braking belay device. I feel like the choice to put plastic on it detracts from the elegance of the design and adds a weak point to a solid idea.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
February 27, 2024
Cool Device
Saw this one and had to get my hands on it, I love the way it works and the slim lightweight design.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
February 11, 2024
Easy
Haven’t actually used this yet but have rented the same device at the gym and it’s super easy to use with excellent control.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
February 6, 2024
Fit the bill
This was a gift for our granddaughter. She said it was perfect for what she needed.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
February 1, 2024
Extremely light
This purchase was a trial to give the new pilot a try. I like the light weight aspect to it and the assisted braking is a good tool for some friends who are still working on belaying skill.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
October 18, 2023
assisted breaking for lefty's
not sure about the plastic construction, but the assisted breaking in the vertical plane is nice for right handed or left handed belayers. A little tricky with a thicker rope to feed smoothly. Works great with the 8.6-9.4mm ropes I've used it with. The 9.8-10.2mm rope it tended to get stuck more with.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
October 10, 2023
Super light and easy to use
Super simple and easy device to use with added safety backup! Definitely recommend
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
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