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.
Black diamond atc guide vs atc xp.
This tech tip is about using the atc xp.
Black diamond also makes our top pick for multi pitch climbing the atc guide.
The black diamond atc is a simple versatile tool for belaying and rappelling.
This device is similar to the atc xp but with the ability to belay a follower from above directly off an anchor.
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.
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A toothless tube option is available too as the classic black diamond atc.
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.