Our most versatile belay/rappel device, the Black Diamond ATC-Guide is now 10% lighter and features improved handling in guide mode.
With an oval-ized anchor-hole, the device now feeds rope and allows you to pull rope more easily. Multiple friction modes provide the optimal amount of stopping power when lowering or rappelling, and the d
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Best Belay device ever
Being mostly a trad climber doing multi-pitch routes, this is my number 1 belay device. I like having the options it offers and being able to use this in a self rescue scenario.
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Terry · September 24, 2026
Versatile, lightweight and effective
My ATC-Guide belay device is a workhorse in my multi-pitch climbing kit. The device is lightweight, solid and provides predictable results in high angle environments.
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Cameron · September 17, 2026
Great for belaying
Very easy to feed rope through to match fast lead climbers and easy to rappel on especially with a prussic