Black Diamond ATC Belay - Black Diamond ATC-Sport Belay Device - The ATC-Sport Climbing Belay Device by Black Diamond is lightweight, durable and maintains a silky-smooth feeding making it perfect for adventure racers. A super light belay device designed for sport cragging and gym use, the ATC-Sport is a simplified, single-rope version of the ATC-XP. Two friction modes offer optimal stopping power while lowering your partner, and the versatile design accepts a wide range of rope sizes from 7.7 mm to 11 mm. With hot-forged construction, this belay device provides a solid catch thanks to a deep V-shaped groove on the brake-hand side and the durable cable holds its shape and resists getting caught between ropes. If you are in the market for a super compact and lightweight belay device that will take whatever you have to give, you have found it with the ATC-Sport Climbing Belay Device by Black Diamond.
Fabric:
- Hot-forged construction
- Read all directions and safety material before use**
Features:
- Designed for sport cragging
- Lightweight, single-rope version of the ATC-XP
- Durable cable holds its shape and resists getting caught between ropes
- Unique, smooth-handling geometry
- Minimalist design is durable in all conditions
- 2.1 oz (60 grams)
- Large surface area dissipates heat when lowering or rappelling
- Dual friction modes
- Now available for order in specific colors
- Handles ropes from 7.7 mm to 11 mm
Mountain Gear
Designed for sport climbing and top-rope sessions using a proven, lightweight design, the Black Diamond ATC Sport belay device makes protecting your partner safe and intuitive. Incredibly popular with true variable friction and greater control, this belay device makes a trusted addition to your gear rack.
Moosejaw
The Black Diamond ATC Belay. Lightweight and oft-copied design.
Al's Sports
A single-rope, sport-cragging belay device, the ATC-Sport is built using the rest of the ATC family's time-tested design. This simple, lightweight, hot-forged device can handle a rope from 7.7-11 mm, and is designed with regular and high-friction modes for excellent versatility and holding/stopping power.Half-Moon Outfitters
Lightweight, single-rope version of our ATC-XP
Average Price History:
| Belay Device Type: | Manual Catch |
|---|---|
| Best Use: | Sport Climbing |
| Material: | Aluminum |
| Rope Capacity: | 7.7 - 11 mm |
| Type: | Active |
| Weight: | 2.1 oz / 60 g |
| Weight [with packaging]: | 0.15 lb |
Compare specifications to related products.
Similar Products:
 | Black Diamond ATC Belay Device | $12.71 - $17.95 |
 | Black Diamond ATC-Guide Belay/Rappel Device | $23.99 - $29.95 |
 | Black Diamond ATC-XP Belay Device | $15.99 - $19.99 |
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Black Diamond ATC Belay Reviews:
Positive Reviews:
plain and simple, just the way it should be.
This product is what I learned how to belay with, and there's a reason "ATC" has replaced "belay device" in my vocabulary. I actually prefer the Black Diamond ATC over a "gri-gri". The reason I love the ATC so much? No frills. Follow the diagram on the side of the device and come prepared with an adequate amount of training (as with any piece of climbing equipment) and get going. The lack of "friction ridges" doesn't affect the reliability of this product one bit; it has plenty of bite to stop any unexpected slip (without the added price of fancy features).
This is the most simple dependable device I use.
The black diamond atc will never let you down because it is so incredibly simple. Without any locks or levers or ridges, there is nothing to go wrong. Feed the rope through, pull the slack and thats all there is to it. Durable and lightweight. I prefer the atc to a gri gri because of its minimalist appeal. Cant even feel its weight but its always ready to work when you pull it out.
If you are looking for a simple ATC, this is it
For ATC in general, this is the big boss. Cheap and good! I've tried couple of brands from my climbing peers ranging from Ocun to Petzl with weird shapes and designs... nothing beat this in the league of "ATC". It is smooth and doesn't jam up at all. Sane pricing most importantly.Only probable downside I think it might have is less friction for locking down for those belaying people people much heavier than them.
I've been testing a variety of devices for self-rappel only. Descent is very smooth but the teeth engage constantly when your brake hand is in the normal position. Maybe the brake would not engage so much with thinner rope. I used 11mm, which is the biggest rope possible for the device. For self-rappel, I'd give it 3 stars, but overall 4 stars since this is primarily a belay.
The iconic tube style belay device, but just get an ATC Guide
If you don't ever plan to do outdoor climbing this is a fine belay device. If you think you might ever do multipitch climbs outdoors spring a little more $ to get the ATC Guide, the extra features are worth it. You'll eventually end up with a backup one of these that you find or a friend gets out of the sport and gives you one.
Great Basic Belay Device
The ATC is a simple, reliable device that's easy to use. It doesn't have any fancy features like Petzl's Reverso, but for most applications, this device will do you just fine. And for the price, it's a great value!
Great Belay Device
Strong, light and affordable. What more do want from a standard belay device. It even has pictures on the side for beginners. Great product, easy to use, you can't go wrong buying this belay.
A belay device
I wanted the ATC guide, they were out of stock, got this. Rappelled and belayed with it, no problems. A good belay device. Anodized finishes are great?
Negative Reviews:
Don't Bother
This was my first ATC and I bought it because it was cheap. Not worth it, just pay the extra 10 bucks or so and get the guide or autobloc. It takes a lot more pressure and effort to keep slack from paying out. When you are catching someone or holding someone on top rope, it gets really annoying, especially if the person outweighs you by a lot. Go with a different belay device.
Don't Bother
This was my first ATC and I bought it because it was cheap. Not worth it, just pay the extra 10 bucks or so and get the guide or autobloc. It takes a lot more pressure andeffort to keep slack from paying out. When you are catching someone or holding someone on top rope it gets really annoying, especially if the person outweighs you by a lot. Go with a different belay device.
Worst ATC
I do not reccomend buying this. It was my first ATC and I got it becuse it's cheap. Spend the extra ten bucks to get a guide or autobloc. It takes a lot more pressure and effort to keep slack from going out, and when you are catching someone or holding someone on tope rope, it's really annoying.
Useless
I used to carry one of these to rap and occasionally belay. I have since given mine away because the petzel reverso (and, probably, the BD knockoff) is superior in every way. It can perform an identical function, or it can be used to belay one or two seconds off an anchor hands free. Its also lighter.
Neutral Reviews:
Does the Job
The Black Diamond ATC Belay does the job, but do not expect anything like the reverso or a gri gri. This ATC gets as basic as it gets doing functions like belaying and rapelling. Other types of ATC like the reverso you can belay from anchors, makes braking a whole lot easier, and also self brakes when top belaying.
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