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    Brand: Black Diamond

    Category: Belay & Rappel Devices

    Recommended by Seth Burns, Mountain Guide, Avalanche Forecaster — UT & WA

    The Alpine ATC-Guide Belay Device is a lightweight and compact tool designed for climbers seeking efficiency and reliability in challenging mountain environments. Weighing only 73 grams, it offers versatile performance for a range of rope sizes, making it an essential companion for both novice and experienced climbers. 1. Weighs just 73 grams, ensuring minimal bulk for alpine ascents. 2. Compatible with ropes ranging from 6.9 to 9mm, optimized for 8.1 to 8.5mm ropes. 3. Features an oval-ized anchor-hole for smooth rope feeding and retrieval. 4. Includes a guide mode for belaying one or two seconding climbers off an anchor. 5. Multiple friction modes allow for customizable stopping power during rappelling and lowering. 6. Constructed from durable materials to withstand rugged outdoor conditions. 7. Compact design enhances portability without sacrificing functionality. The Alpine ATC-Guide Belay Device is ideal for rock climbing, mountaineering, and alpine ascents, particularly in technical terrains. It excels in environments where weight savings and versatility are crucial, making it perfect for both day trips and multi-pitch climbs. Targeted at climbers of all skill levels, this device is particularly beneficial for those who frequently navigate variable conditions and require reliable performance in a lightweight package.

    Price: $54.95

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    Alpine ATC-Guide Belay Device by Black Diamond — recommended by Seth Burns
    Climbing Systems

    Alpine ATC-Guide Belay Device

    Seth Burns
    Seth BurnsMountain Guide, Avalanche Forecaster
    The Alpine ATC-Guide Belay Device is a lightweight and compact tool designed for climbers seeking efficiency and reliability in challenging mountain environments. Weighing only 73 grams, it offers versatile performance for a range of rope sizes, making it an essential companion for both novice and experienced climbers.
    Purchasing through this link directly supports Seth
    Climbing Systems

    Alpine ATC-Guide Belay Device

    Seth Burns
    Seth BurnsMountain Guide, Avalanche Forecaster
    The Alpine ATC-Guide Belay Device is a lightweight and compact tool designed for climbers seeking efficiency and reliability in challenging mountain environments. Weighing only 73 grams, it offers versatile performance for a range of rope sizes, making it an essential companion for both novice and experienced climbers.
    Purchasing through this link directly supports Seth
    Alpine ATC-Guide Belay Device by Black Diamond — recommended by Seth Burns

    This product is for…

    Climbers and ski mountaineers who regularly use small-diameter ropes. It suits those needing a belay and rappel device that handles skinny lines specifically.

    Worth noting…

    Used in ski mountaineering contexts for both belaying and rappelling, not just cragging.