Atc Belay Device

It isn t one of the assisted braking belay devices but for the how much it cost it is a great product.

Atc belay device.

A belay device acts as a brake on the climbing rope by applying friction to it. If the belayer is hit by a rock slammed into the wall or the rope somehow slips out of their grip a falling climber will hit the deck in about one second. These are the openings in the belay device to pass the ropes through most atcs have 2 rope slots which allow them to belay half or twin ropes. This belay device is simple yet effective and manages to get the job done.

With the right belay device a small weak climber can easily arrest the fall of a much heavier partner. Often copied but never equaled the black diamond atc belay device provides lightweight yet durable belaying and rappelling performance anytime anywhere. The primary downside of all atc or tube style belay devices is that a firm grip is required on the brake strand of the rope at all times. Anatomy of an atc.

If you are in need of a fancier device i would recommend looking at this company as they have many different types. This is the main body of the belay device. When belaying a single rope you can use any one of the rope slots. Available at rei 100 satisfaction guaranteed.