Features
Black Diamond ATC Belay Device:
It's a classic belay device shape that looks great and works smoothly on robes both indoor and out.
It is built with a double slot and smoothly feeds 9-11mm.
- Great for belaying heavier climbers or if using small ropes
- Excellent for all season use
- Rope friendly design
Reviews
Belaying device, 23 August 2011
By JB (Leicester)
A lot of people use the DMM Bugs, which are solid but hard to get rope in.
ATC is solid and also;
1. Easy to get rope in and take rope out
2. Is slick, which enables quick reactions when lead belaying
3. Locks with ease
A well worth investment!
Don't feel as confident with this one as the centre belays, 01 February 2010
By bikermel76 (Evesham)
I find that the ropes at our local climbing wall seem to slip through this belay device when holding the weight of a climber - not a problem I ever had with the centre's own devices. This can be pretty disconcerting and I'm not sure if this is because the ropes are too narrow for the device, or just because it is designed to work smoothly and therefore doesn't 'grip' the rope so well - I guess I'm not experienced enough to know! That said it is a slow 'slip' and it's very smooth once you're actually belaying, both up and down
Don't feel as confident with this one as the centre belays, 01 February 2010
By bikermel76 (Evesham)
I find that the ropes at our local climbing wall seem to slip through this belay device when holding the weight of a climber - not a problem I ever had with the centre's own devices. This can be pretty disconcerting and I'm not sure if this is because the ropes are too narrow for the device, or just because it is designed to work smoothly and therefore doesn't 'grip' the rope so well - I guess I'm not experienced enough to know! That said it is a slow 'slip' and it's very smooth once you're actually belaying, both up and down
