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Black Diamond ATC Belay Device
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Black Diamond ATC Belay Device

Item # 471034

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Lightweight and easy to use, the Black Diamond ATC belay device will become a favorite belay/rappel accessory on your rack.

  • Made of drop-forged aircraft-quality 7075-T6 aluminum, the ATC is light and strong
  • Versatile double-slot design allows you to feed single or double ropes smoothly, yet hold falls with ease
  • Large surface area dissipates heat quickly

Please note: Black Diamond products can only be shipped to the U.S., Canada and Mexico

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Item 471034

Black Diamond ATC Belay Device Specs

Specification

Description

Weight60 grams
Fits rope sizes7.7mm - 11mm, single/double
Suitable for belayingYes
Suitable for rappellingYes

Black Diamond ATC Belay Device Customer Reviews

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Black Diamond ATC Belay Device
 
4.5

(based on 22 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Simple (16)
  • Lightweight (6)
  • Quick to open (6)
  • Scratch resistant (5)
  • Comfortable (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Outdoor climbing (17)
    • Indoor climbing (14)
    • Long climbs (11)
    • Sprint climbs (5)
    • Bouldering (3)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Avid climber (12), Casual adventurer (9)

    Reviewed by 22 customers

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    (3 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Good Belay but perfer 8 for rapel

    By Desert Gold Hound

    from Arizona

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Good for belay

    Cons

    • Stops light climber rapel

    Best Uses

    • Belay
    • Long Climbs
    • Outdoor climbing

    Comments about Black Diamond ATC Belay Device:

    Very good for a belay device compared to a figure 8; However, I only weight 135 and I have to pull the rope through it when I am repelling. I like to make quick descents and can not do so with this. When I first leave a ledge it is hard to go down. I will use figure 8's from now on for repelling as I can make it down a 100' cliff in one or two leaps with one.

    Service and delivery comments:

    Picked up from REI near Las Vegas. The staff was very nice and helpfull

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Your First Belay Device - Versatile

    By Sigs

    from Alexandria, VA

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Light
    • Quick to open
    • Simple
    • Versatile

    Cons

    • No Top Belay

    Best Uses

    • Outdoor climbing

    Comments about Black Diamond ATC Belay Device:

    This should be every climber's first belay device. Whether top-rope belaying, lead belaying, or rappeling, this is a versatile belay device. It's also cheap and light. The only reason it doesn't get five stars is its inability to belay from the top (with the climber below the belayer) and the fact that you really have to pull on the break end of the rope when a heavy climber is taking to figure out a sequence.

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    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    First-Time User

    By seawolf2k4

    from Watertown, WI

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Lightweight
    • Rugged

    Cons

    • Not Adjustable

    Best Uses

    • Indoor
    • Long Climbs
    • Outdoor
    • Sprint Climbs

    Comments about Black Diamond ATC Belay Device:

    First-time used a few days ago on a top-rope repelling run at Devil's Lake State Park. It was about 36 degrees, snow mixed with rain. Used a dry-rope 10.5mm single.

    The device works very well. Simple to use, and allows for easy rope control with a single hand.

    • Gift:
    • No

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Great, Inexpensive Belay/ Rappel Device.

    By Go Big or Go Home!

    from San Jacinto, CA

    About Me Avid Climber

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Great Friction
    • Simple

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Indoor climbing
      • Long Climbs
      • Outdoor climbing

      Comments about Black Diamond ATC Belay Device:

      The ATC has great friction as compared to the Petzl Reverso, it is easy to control the belay and rappel speeds. It is a little difficult to get 11mm rope through the opening. Be careful with dropping the ATC. I dropped mine and it made a few nicks in the side and bottom that had sharp edges and I had to file them with a hand file so it wouldn't cut my hand or damage the rope, other than that I have had one for more than two years and it has worked great.

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Still the most practical belay device

      By Siena

      from Davil's Lake

      About Me Avid Climber

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Light
      • Simple
      • Versatile

      Cons

        Best Uses

          Comments about Black Diamond ATC Belay Device:

          Numerous attempts to improve upon ATC resulted in devices that are bulkier, usually heavier, and often optimized for one task at the expense of others.

          ATC does not work in "autoblock" mode - but then, no lightweight belay device does it well and problem-free enough for autoblock functionality to be of practical value. Unless you are climbing with a single skinny sub-9.5 mm rope, ATC is probably the most practical choice.

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          A MUST for every climber!

          By sd_sparky

          from San Diego, CA

          About Me Avid Climber

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Simple

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Indoor climbing
            • Long Climbs
            • Outdoor climbing
            • Sprint Climbs

            Comments about Black Diamond ATC Belay Device:

            This unit is a must have for every rack. It's lightweight, durable and easy to use.

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            4.0

            The classic

            By OutdoorObcessed

            from Illinois

            About Me Avid Climber

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Simple

            Cons

            • no assisted brake

            Best Uses

            • Indoor climbing
            • Outdoor climbing
            • Sprint Climbs

            Comments about Black Diamond ATC Belay Device:

            This is the classic ATC. I love it for lead belay or belaying light climbers. Feeds line quickly, and can be used as a rappel device. The cons: its not great for multi-pitch, and it takes some strength to keep it locked for heavy climbers.

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            3.0

            Nice & Simple

            By CKL

            from NM

            Site Member

            Comments about Black Diamond ATC Belay Device:

            I like the simplicity of this device. I prefer this version over the one with teeth because it feeds and rappells more smoothly.

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            If it ain't broken...

            By Obi

            from San Diego, Ca

            About Me Avid Climber

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Simple

            Cons

            • Lacks autolock

            Best Uses

            • Indoor climbing
            • Long Climbs
            • Outdoor climbing

            Comments about Black Diamond ATC Belay Device:

            Basic design that is tried and true. Good general use belay device - simple, no frills, lightweight.

            No autolocking feature for longclimbs, but it doesn't detract from the overall value.

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            Great Sport Climbing Belay

            By rather be fishing

            from Provo, UT

            About Me Casual/ Recreational

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Simple

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Indoor climbing
              • Outdoor climbing

              Comments about Black Diamond ATC Belay Device:

              This is my sport climbing belay device. Simple easy to set up and decent breaking.

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