A more compact, lighter version of Black Diamond's ATC-Guide, the ATC-Alpine Guide is intended for those using skinny ropes at altitude. At just 73 grams, this featherweight belay/rappel device is The oval shaped anchor-hole allows for easy feeding and pulling of rope, and the device's guide mode lets you belay one or two seconding climbers from an anchor. Multiple friction modes provide the optimal amount of stopping power when lowering or abseiling.
- Ultralight and compact at 73g.
- Optimised for ropes between 8.1mm and 8.5mm in diameter and works with ropes from 6.9mm to 9mm diameter.
- Multiple friction modes for belay and abseil.
- Auto-block release hole accepts small karabiners.
- Durable cable holds its shape and resists getting caught up between ropes.
- Guide mode works with one or two ropes.
Weight: ca 73g.
NB NOT designed to be used with ropes that are thicker than 9mm.