Atc Pilot Belay Device

But because the assisted braking belay device i was using the black diamond atc pilot engaged as it was designed to i barely had to grip the rope to catch the fall.

Atc pilot belay device.

The belay device with its ergonomic shape allows for smooth rope handling and gradual lowering. Make sure this fits by entering your model number. With this new device black diamond introduced a system that provides an added level of security to your belay while allowing for smooth rope pay out. When the rope is weighted the angle of the device changes locking the rope down though as we mentioned above you still need to keep your brake hand on the rope.

We currently use a black diamond atc guide so we are comfortable with tubular devices. The black diamond atc pilot is a geometry assisted belay device for ropes in the 8 7 to 10 5 mm range. During the fall i had time to brace for impact and i kept a firm hand on the brake end side of the rope. This fits your.

Adding a higher level of security to your belay the lightweight black diamond atc pilot belay device lends easy rope payout which is less tiring for belayers and more secure for climbers. Though shook up my partner was ok and i was ok. We have been climbing for about 2 years so we are relative newbies we are mainly focused on outdoor sport climbing. Providing an added level of security to your belay the atc pilot threads similarly to other tubular belay devices and accommodates ropes from 8 7 10 5mm.

Black diamond atc belay device visit the black diamond store. Available at rei 100 satisfaction guaranteed. Thanks to its unique geometry the atc pilot is an enhanced breaking device. The lightweight black diamond atc pilot represents an advance in technology for the world of assisted braking devices.

At just 73 grams this featherweight belay rappel device is optimized for ropes between 8 1 and 8 5 millimeters in diameter yet works with ropes from 6 9 to 9mm. These devices were the. 4 6 out of 5 stars 135 ratings 3 answered questions currently unavailable. The black diamond atc pilot belay device is an all new enhanced breaking device.

Edelrid mega jul black diamond atc pilot mammut smart and we also tried the auto locking beal birdie. With its refined materials and 3d construction the new belay device offers a high safety margin. The belay hand must grasp the rope firmly below the belay device at all times.