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Black Diamond ATC-XP Belay Device

Black Diamond ATC-XP Belay Device

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The Black Diamond ATC-XP belay device features high-friction grooves that increase hold and stopping power while you're belaying.

  • Versatile double-slot design allows you to feed single or double ropes smoothly without kinking the rope
  • Black Diamond ATC-XP belay device accommodates ropes from 7.7 to 11mm in diameter, making it suitable for everything from sport cragging to ice climbing

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Black Diamond ATC-XP Belay Device Specs
Specification
Description
Best use
Climbing
Yes
Yes
7.7mm - 11mm, single/double
Suitable for belaying
Suitable for rappelling
Fits rope sizes

Black Diamond ATC-XP Belay Device Customer Reviews

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Black Diamond ATC-XP Belay Device
 
5.0

(based on 4 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Simple (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Climbing (5)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Casual/ recreational (3)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (3)

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    May

    5

    2011

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Excellent ATC

    By Ari32

    from Atlanta, GA

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

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    Pros

    • Lightweight
    • Rugged
    • Simple

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Indoor climbing
      • Outdoor climbing

      Comments about Black Diamond ATC-XP Belay Device:

      This is an awesome ATC. Same one they use at Stone Summit Climbing in Atlanta. The teeth are great. I belay my friend who has about 100 pounds on me and the teeth help me lock the rope down tight when he needs a break on those tough climbs. He doesn't move an inch on the wall, and they help me control his descent as well.

      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      Apr

      29

      2011

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Awsome

      By TxClimber

      from Dallas, TX

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

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      Pros

      • Easy to use
      • Simple
      • Versatile

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Indoor climbing
        • Long Climbs
        • Outdoor climbing

        Comments about Black Diamond ATC-XP Belay Device:

        I have used figure eights, GriGris, and carabiners to belay/repel and this is my favorite. I am not saying that those others will not work or that they are somehow inferior to this style. This ATC belays smooth and repels well (while using an autoblock for extra safety). I have tested it in my backyard with 8mm accessory cord and it still repelled fine. I did have to apply a little more pressure with the smaller cord but it works flawlessly on larger rope. I have had great results with 10.1mm-11mm ropes. The teeth seem to work as designed, with the same size rope the simple 2 rope ATC required a little more force to belay/repel but a dynamic belay is not a bad thing.

        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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        Nov

        16

        2011

         
        5.0

        FIVE STAR SAFETY

        By JumpinJohney

        from Portland, OR

        About Me Avid Climber

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        Pros

          Cons

            Best Uses

              Comments about Black Diamond ATC-XP Belay Device:

              This product is a must have for either the recreational or avid climber. It works well for all styles of climbing and seconds as a rappel device. I recommend the ATC to everyone... Why would you buy a GriGri2 for nearly a $100 when this offers the same safety in a smaller package, that is also easier to use. Thanks Black Diamond!

              • Was this a gift?:
              • No

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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              Sep

              8

              2011

               
              5.0

              Good ATC

              By ersmith

              from San Diego, CA

              About Me Casual/ Recreational

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              Site Member

              Pros

              • Feeds Well
              • Simple

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Climbing

                Comments about Black Diamond ATC-XP Belay Device:

                This ATC works well and is easy to use. The teeth grip well, even on smaller ropes and it feeds well, even on thicker ropes. Never had a problem with it and would strongly recommend it, especially as a first ATC.

                • Was this a gift?:
                • Yes

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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