Our most versatile belay/rappel device, with excellent feeding and pulling in guide mode, the ATC-Guide is ready for any multi-pitching mission from wandering granite routes in the Bugaboos to bomber limestone in El Potrero.
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Overall rating: 4.8958335 / 5 from 192 reviews.
The Black Diamond ATC-Guide Belay Device is highly regarded for its versatility, lightweight design, and improved handling. Customers praise its reliability, quality, and effectiveness for both belaying and rappelling, making it a top choice for climbers.
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"Very easy to feed rope through to match fast lead climbers and easy to rappel on especially with a prussic"
"Only used once so far to but felt great! Can’t wait to get some scratches on it!"
"BD is the og ATC for a reason. They know how to make then. This always works well. I use it for top belay mostly, and it works well. Locks off well when follower takes a fall. Obviously rigging to lower isnt ideal, but most devices aren’t the best for this. I have used a grigri and neox as well for this and they are a little better, but not for the price. I love my guide on this sort of trip because even if my primary is an assisted, I love to have a backup that is reliable."
"Happy with the design and functionality"
"This ATC does exactly what it’s supposed to and does it well. I’ve put it to good use, and it has reliably stopped every fall it was meant to. Lowering is smooth and easy, and the front grooves grip the rope very well, making it effortless to hold and maintain someone in the air. I’ve had no issues with rope fraying, and it’s impressively sturdy. After more than 50 uses, the paint hasn’t even started to wear. Overall, it’s a solid piece of gear that performs exceptionally well."
"pretty reliable"
"Needed a belay device with a larger capacity than my gigajul and this works perfectly. Plenty of capacity and guide ready features. It even comes in black. Perfect!"
"Best and lightest of the guide I’ve used. Solid and accepts a variety of diameter ropes. No need for anything else, imo"
"This product is top shelf, just what I expected from black diamond. Highly recommend"
"Functional, sleek, and lightweight. Love the high friction option for belaying a heavier climber. The matte finish is nice but scratches pretty quickly"
