Black Diamond Belay Device 2017

Multiple friction modes provide the optimal amount of stopping power when lowering or rappelling and the device s guide mode.

Black diamond belay device 2017.

Read on to see what the black diamond atc pilot edelrid megajul sport petzl grigri and wild country revo all have to offer. Molded teeth increase fricti. Black diamond s most versatile belay rappel device the black diamond atc guide is now even lighter thanks to windows machined through the body. Love this belay device.

This fits your. You can t beat the classic atc for reliable belaying and the black diamond atc guide belay device improves on the ideal design. This classic design features a large surface area that dissipates heat when lowering or rappelling and the smooth handling geometry accommodates rope sizes from 7 7 mm to 11 mm. The belay hand must grasp the rope firmly below the belay device at.

When used correctly this device provides silky smooth belays holds falls with ease and doesn t kink ropes. They also enlarged the auto block release hole to accept a small carabiner. This year s selection is stacked with brake assist devices designed for gym and single. I use it for top rope indoor climbing and it works perfectly.

There are 4 new belay devices coming to the us market in 2017. The belay device with its ergonomic shape allows for smooth rope handling and gradual lowering. Black diamond the atc pilot is a belay device with sophisticated functions and design. At just 73 grams this featherweight belay rappel device is optimized for ropes between 8 1 and 8 5 millimeters in diameter yet works with ropes from 6 9 to 9mm.

We don t know when or if this item will be back in stock. A word of warning to the avid multi pitch climbers out there. Thanks to its unique geometry the atc pilot is an autolocking device. It is particularly captivating through its easy and intuitive handling.

Black diamond atc must stand on its own as one of the most popular climbing belay devices ever made. Make sure this. Black diamond atc belay device visit the black diamond store. The oval ized anchor hole allows for easy feeding and pulling of rope and the device s guide mode lets you belay one or two seconding climbers off an anchor.