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BLACK DIAMOND ATC Guide Belay Device
VERSATILE BELAY & RAPPEL PERFORMANCE: Designed for belaying one or two climbers and for smooth, controlled rappelling. Ideal for trad, multi-pitch, alpine, and guiding applications where reliability is essential.
AUTO-BLOCK MODE FOR MULTI-PITCH CLIMBS: Auto-block functionality allows secure belaying of one or two seconding climbers from the anchor. Provides added control and safety on technical routes.
MULTI-MODE FRICTION CONTROL: High-friction and low-friction modes accommodate a wide range of rope diameters, offering smooth handling for rappels and precise control when catching falls.
LIGHTWEIGHT, DURABLE CONSTRUCTION: Hot-forged aluminum body balances strength and weight for long routes and demanding terrain. Engineered to withstand repeated use on rock, alpine walls, and guiding days.
ROPE COMPATIBILITY & EFFICIENT HANDLING: Works with ropes from approximately 8.1–11mm, delivering smooth feed and reliable braking. Ideal for modern half, twin, or single rope systems.
As Black Diamond's most versatile belay/rappel device, the ATC-Guide is now 10% lighter and features improved handling in guide mode. With an oval-ized anchor hole, the device now feeds rope and allows you to pull rope more easily. Multiple friction modes provide the optimal amount of stopping power when you lower or rappel, and guide mode lets you belay one or two seconding climbers off an anchor.