Black Diamond ATC

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Black Diamond ATC
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Simple, lightweight and smooth feeding, the ATC belay/rappel device from Black Diamond is easy to operate and, when used correctly, won’t kink your rope. Designed for 7.7-11 mm cords and to hold falls more easily, its extensive surface area dissipates heat effectively when lowering or rappelling.
  • Weight:--- 50gr.
  • Strength: Pull tested to to 24kn.
  • For use with ropes under 9mm diameter, use two karabiners for extra friction.)

** Don't forget! You will need an HMS karabiner to use with your ATC. **


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Author: Tom Hughes
  'IDEAL FOR USE WITH THICKER SINGLE ROPES'
Strengths: Simple, lightweight, durable belay device, ideal for use with a single rope, and a lighter climber. My belay device of choice for sport climbing on a 10.2mm rope. I have not yet had one of these jam on me. I personally don't find it too fast for abseiling, but I do only weigh 45kg!
Weaknesses: On 8.5s its VERY slick, I would not like to belay a heavy leader with one of these on skinny halves, or for that matter a slender single, (a bug, or ATC-XP would be more suited to this). HB sherriff is cheaper.
Overall: This was the first belay device I bought, and for indoors, and sport climbing it is fine. I have replaced it with an XP for trad, as I am weak and feeble, and often belay people twice my weight on halves, but I still use this occaisonally.
Breakdown Overall Rating
Performance  
 
   60%
Reliability  
 
   100%
Value  
 
   80%
 
 80%


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