Atc Xp Belay Device

A more compact lighter version of our versatile atc guide the atc alpine guide is built for smash and grab ascents in the mountains.

Atc xp belay device.

Although there are cheaper options available we believe the added braking power of the xp is worth the added cost. The price is identical to the comparable petzl verso. The black diamond atc xp belay device offers the same great hold and stopping power as the original version only it s now 30 lighter. 64 g 2 3 oz.

Description now 30 lighter than the original thanks to an updated construction and machined windows through the body the black diamond atc xp belay device is a durable versatile belay device that features multiple friction modes to handle nearly any situation or rope diameter. These are the cheapest to get ahold of and do last a long time. In other words its great and locks off well. Atc xp left basic atc right basic.

Uberwhipper 2008 02 18 this device offers great flexiblity. Black diamond updated this device with machined windows for a lighter feel. The atc guide has an additional attachment point. The atc xp is a competitively priced belay device.

This is secured directly onto an anchor point for doing a direct belay. Like the atc xp it also has grooves to increase friction for a belay. While the atc and atc xp are tubular aperture belay devices the atc guide is an aperture style self braking belay device. I bought a atc xp for my first belay device and havent bought another one for 2 years.

Now 30 lighter than the original thanks to an updated construction and machined windows through the body the atc xp is a durable versatile belay device that features multiple friction modes to handle nearly any situation or rope diameter. However we believe the xp is more durable and a better value. The basic atc just has two identical ovular slots. At just 73 grams this featherweight belay rappel device is optimized for ropes between 8 1 and 8 5 millimeters in diameter yet works with ropes from 6 9 to 9mm.

Best belay out there review by. Variations of tubular belay devices. The friction is the same either way you set up the device. My wife is around 90 pounds and i am around 170 so she really likes the extra friction side.

Every climber should learn how to belay with black diamond s atc xp belay device. Now 30 lighter than the original thanks to an updated construction and machined windows through the body the black diamond atc xp is a durable versatile belay device that features multiple friction modes to handle nearly any situation or rope diameter. It s of the utmost importance to learn the basic belay style before upgrading to auto locking devices and this device has high friction grooves to assist with braking and catching.