The black diamond atc guide is a tube style belay device with an extra clip in loop for belaying a second directly off of an anchor.
Black diamond atc guide vs atc xp.
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It s available in new colors too.
Although the name has not changed at all nor has the general function bd continues to update this popular and versatile device and for 2019 along with new colors the device is lighter weighing only 2 8 ounces rather than 3 2 as it did before.
A toothless tube option is available too as the classic black diamond atc.
Description now 30 lighter than the original thanks to an updated construction and machined windows through the body the black diamond atc xp belay device is a durable versatile belay device that features multiple friction modes to handle nearly any situation or rope diameter.
Black diamond also makes our top pick for multi pitch climbing the atc guide.
The black diamond atc xp belay device offers the same great hold and stopping power as the original version only it s now 30 lighter.
This tech tip is about using the atc xp.