Atc Pilot Belay Device

The belay hand must grasp the rope firmly below the belay device at all times.

Atc pilot belay device.

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. 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. We don t know when or if this item will be back in stock. 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.

We have been climbing for about 2 years so we are relative newbies we are mainly focused on outdoor sport climbing. The lightweight black diamond atc pilot represents an advance in technology for the world of assisted braking devices. 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. Black diamond atc belay device visit the black diamond store.

During the fall i had time to brace for impact and i kept a firm hand on the brake end side of the rope. Make sure this fits by entering your model number. Though shook up my partner was ok and i was ok. Available at rei 100 satisfaction guaranteed.

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. The belay device with its ergonomic shape allows for smooth rope handling and gradual lowering. With its refined materials and 3d construction the new belay device offers a high safety margin. This fits your.

These devices were the. The black diamond atc pilot belay device is an all new enhanced breaking device. Thanks to its unique geometry the atc pilot is an enhanced breaking device. Edelrid mega jul black diamond atc pilot mammut smart and we also tried the auto locking beal birdie.

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. The black diamond atc pilot is a geometry assisted belay device for ropes in the 8 7 to 10 5 mm range. A more compact lighter version of our versatile atc guide the atc alpine guide is built for smash and grab ascents in the mountains.