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Black Diamond ATC-XP Belay Device
$34.95
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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. It's available in new colors, too.
- With multiple friction modes and an updated construction, the ATC-XP belay / rappel device is 30% lighter than the original ATC.
- ATC-XP features high-friction grooves that offer 3 times greater hold and stopping power than regular friction mode
- Machined window through the body lightens up the device; ATC-XP weighs 64g
- Durable cable holds its shape and resists getting caught up between ropes
- Black Diamond ATC-XP belay device accepts ropes from 7.7 to 11mm in diameter, making it suitable for everything from sport cragging to ice climbing
Imported.
View all Black Diamond Belay and Rappel Devices| Best Use | Climbing |
|---|---|
| Assisted Braking | No |
| Suitable for Belaying | Yes |
| Suitable for Rappelling | Yes |
| Fits Rope Sizes | 7.7mm to 11mm, single/double millimeters |
| Weight | 64 grams |
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Most Helpful Favorable Review
Great belay device
KJohn8 years ago
I switched from a traditional style device with the two oval shaped holes to this one. Taking rope goes much more smoothly and I barely have to use any effort to lock it down for a catch or to hold someone for a rest. Great device and a mid range price.
KJohn
11 people found this review helpful
Most Helpful Critical Review
Usable, but could be better
Izzy6 years ago
I bought this in a bundle about two months ago, but I am already thinking about buying another, since it has small slots for the rope making it hard to use and I often find myself struggling to get the rope in. Don’t waste your money on this, it is worth the time and/or money getting a better belay device.
Izzy
Sandy, Utah
3 people found this review helpful
KJohn
Great belay device
8 years ago
I switched from a traditional style device with the two oval shaped holes to this one. Taking rope goes much more smoothly and I barely have to use any effort to lock it down for a catch or to hold someone for a rest. Great device and a mid range price.
Yes , I recommend this product
BaileyAlex
Dayton, OH, United States
Favorite ATC EVER!!!
8 years ago
This ATC is great! I have used it for everything from top rope to sport to using it when backing up another belayer. It's great whether indoors, outdoors, cold or hot. Anywhere my harness goes, this goes. It's been to Texas and Georgia and I will always trust my life with it : )
Yes , I recommend this product
nonlinear
Works well; friction teeth are a nice option
9 years ago
The friction teeth work very well. In fact, they work almost too well when belaying a lightweight climber (~115lb or less). You can always flip the device upside down and use the smooth end when belaying a lightweight person. Using that approach, the device acts more like a regular Black Diamond ATC.
Scarborough
Pennsylvania
Smooth belay and rappel
8 years ago
I lost my petzl reverso belay tool and replaced it with this b.d.atc tool. Great trade up! This tool is very smooth but has great friction when it needs it.
Yes , I recommend this product
mayddz
washington
piece of cake
8 years ago
My favorite manual ATC, there's not much of a difference between all of the manual ATC's but I like this one because the metal doesn't wear. Friction side is very good and usually not a lot of slip up.
Yes , I recommend this product
Dodad
windsor, ca
Works like a charm
8 years ago
The ease of putting the rope into the device as well as the way it grabs the rope when the climber is belaying. down
Yes , I recommend this product
CalebD
Salem, OR, United States
Low impact / light
7 years ago
Works like your typical ATC. I use it for climbing classes and the extra friction on the nose is helpful for belaying heavier climbers as it absorbs most of the grip strength you’d normally use to hold the rope.
Yes , I recommend this product
Jody
Colorado Springs, CO
Buy an ATC guide instead
10 months ago
Overall, this a fine device for beginner indoor climbers. It can do ambidextrous belaying, two strand rappelling, and offers two different friction levels. That said, if you ever want to climb outdoors, an ATC guide gives you all the features of this device, plus progress capture and ergonomic multipich support for only $10 more.Now that I have this info, I only ever use my ATC-XP as a loaner belay device and wish I had got the ATC guide to begin with.
Age:Under 18
Used for::Gym Climbing
No, I do not recommend this product
Brandon Frey
Fort Worth, Texas
Great ATC
8 years ago
First time using an ATC instead of a figure-eight. Works well, durable, and has plenty of friction.
Yes , I recommend this product
cclimbs
Nice ATC
6 years ago
This is my first ATC purchase. I started climbing in January and learned how to lead climb a few months later and bought this guy. I have only ever used the ATC in the gym, and it is easy to use and light enough to not bother me.
Yes , I recommend this product
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