Product Review

Black Diamond's most versatile belay/rappel device, the ATC-Guide features a lightweight design, two friction modes and an auto-blocking guide mode that lets you belay a seconding climber off the anchor. The Black Diamond ATC-Guide is now even lighter thanks to windows machined through the body. The auto-block release hole was also enlarged to accept a small carabiner. Multiple friction modes provide the optimal amount of stopping power when lowering or rappelling, and the device's guide mode lets you belay one or two seconding climbers off an anchor. Features: - Multiple friction modes for belay and rappel - Machined windows through device for weight savings - Guide mode works with one or two climbers ascending or descending - Auto-block release hole enlarged to accept a small carabiner - Durable cable holds its shape and resists getting caught between ropes - Hot-forged construction - Handles ropes from 7.7 mm to 11 mm - Weight : 88 g (3.1 oz)