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Alpine ATC-Guide Belay Device

Alpine ATC-Guide Belay Device

$54.95 USD
$54.95 USD $54.95
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A more compact, lighter version of our versatile ATC-Guide, the ATC-Alpine Guide is built for smash and grab ascents in the mountains.

  • Envy Green
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Alpine ATC-Guide Belay Device

Alpine ATC-Guide Belay Device

$54.95 USD
$54.95 USD $54.95
Sale Out of Stock
#BD6200473011ALL1

A more compact, lighter version of our versatile ATC-Guide, the ATC-Alpine Guide is built for smash and grab ascents in the mountains.

Color: Envy Green

Orders over $99 ship free within the Lower 48.

Features

  • Ultralight and compact at 73 grams
  • Multiple friction modes for belay and rappel
  • Auto-block release hole accepts small carabiners
  • Optimized for ropes between 8.1 and 8.5 millimeters in diameter yet works with ropes from 6.9 to 9mm
  • Durable cable holds its shape and resists getting caught up between ropes
  • Guide mode works with one or two ropes

Spec

  • Weight: 73 g
  • Country of Origin: Taiwan

Materials

  • 80% Aluminum, 20% Nylon Coated Steel Cable

A more compact, lighter version of our versatile ATC-Guide,

the ATC-Alpine Guide is built for smash and grab ascents in the mountains. 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. 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. Multiple friction modes provide the optimal amount of stopping power when lowering or rappelling.

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From clean climbing, to conservation, Black Diamond is committed to protecting the people and places we love.

2-Year Warranty

We trust what we make because we use what we make.

Resources

Product Instructions - ATC Guide
 Warning: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - P65Warnings.ca.gov
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Equipment For Alpinists

A HERITAGE THAT BEGAN WITH A BACKYARD ANVIL AND HAMMER AND CONTINUES TODAY

You can’t tell the history of climbing and mountain sports without telling the history of Black Diamond. Born from the ashes of Chouinard Equipment in 1989, Black Diamond thrives today as a leading innovator in climbing, skiing, and mountain equipment.

ENGINEERED FOR THE SEND

At BD, our passion for innovation is only matched by our desire to use our equipment and experience the success it was designed for. From the world’s first wire-gate carabiner to our cornerstone Camalots, we have always designed gear that enables climbers to push the limits of our sport.

Overall rating: 4.8088236 / 5 from 68 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Alpine ATC-Guide Belay Device is a compact and lightweight option for mountaineers, appreciated for its secure performance and versatility. It is suitable for various rope diameters and offers multiple friction modes for optimal stopping power.

Summary topics

  • Gear Quality (9%): Customers loved the gear, describing it as great, versatile, and another great piece of BD gear!
  • Rope Compatibility (45%): A substantial number of customers appreciated the small size of the ropes and how secure they made climbing and rappelling.
  • Device Multipurpose (32%): A substantial number of customers remarked that the device is a great multipurpose belay option.
  • ATC Performance (18%): A significant number of customers brought up that the ATC is great for ice climbing and mountaineering.

Review topics: ["color","quality","feel","works","rope","device","atc","gear","friction","diameter","routes","guide","half","liner"].

Review highlights

  • "A perfect match for the modern small single and double/twin ropes being used in alpine climbing and ski mountaineering." — Nate
  • "Great atc for smaller ropes" — Carolyn K.
  • "Great belay device for thinner ropes" — Dave R.

Reviews

Classic

"Works exactly as advertised. Very versatile and awesome for all types of climbers"

— Todd H. (5/5)

Alpine ATC

"Works perfectly with my Opera 8. 5 when traveling by air and trying to keep weight to a minimum. Could not ask for a better devise."

— Scott A. (5/5)

Exactly as described.

"Item came exactly as described. Good quality 👍"

— Abigail R. (5/5)

Sturdy and skill-fully designed with

"Sturdy and skill-fully designed with no wasted material, great colour too. !"

— Theo M. (5/5)

Great Belay Device

"Defiantly more suited to smaller rope diameters. I have used some ropes in the 9mm range. Very tight fit but they will go. Great quality feel."

— Matthew W. (5/5)

Good quality

"Good quality"

— Joshua B. (5/5)

Great belay device, exactly what

"Great belay device, exactly what I was looking for."

— Isabel B. (5/5)

perfect top belay device

"amazing versatile piece of gear. great color too."

— Matthew C. (5/5)

Excellent on small rope

"This device works really well on small rope, tested it on 6mm RAD line and was very safe. An added plus is that when setup in guide mode and used to ascend a rope it pulls up much more smoothly than the regular ATC-Guide."

— Mark B. (5/5)

Great device

"Great device for long days at the crag with lots of multipitch."

— Tyler H. (4/5)

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