- Great for use with ropes of different diameters&mdash
- 8.1&ndash
- 11 mm
- Thick rope-bearing radii reduce rope wear
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With multiple friction modes and a versatile design that's ideal for any climbing situation, the Black Diamond ATC-XP is the evolution of our classic Air Traffic Controller. The ATC-XP's grooved high-friction mode offers three times greater hold and stopping power, while its geometric, fluid design reduces rope kinks when lowering your partner. And with its wide range of rope compatibility (from 7.7 mm to 11 mm), the ATC-XP is perfect for everything from sport cragging to alpine ice.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
an essential piece of kit, a very lightweight, well made, sturdy piece of kit.
i use it to belay and have used it to abseil in the past.
a very easy to use item with the great feature of the rope constricting "V" to give the rope that extra bit of bite when you need it.
i trust my life with this piece of kit and will do many times again.
i use it to belay and have used it to abseil in the past.
a very easy to use item with the great feature of the rope constricting "V" to give the rope that extra bit of bite when you need it.
i trust my life with this piece of kit and will do many times again.
Used this bad boy for about 6 months before i stupidly lost it.... Will get a new one in close future. Very much better than figure 8 tools. My weight is 72-76kg and I easily hold a 110kg man with a couple of fingers only. Aazing breaking power. Cools down in matter of 20 secs. The ropes go in and out easily. Also quite sturdy - ive dropped it - not even a scratch.
Its very difficult to think of a bad side - maybe weight? Ive worked with lighter ones but would go for this one regardless!
Its very difficult to think of a bad side - maybe weight? Ive worked with lighter ones but would go for this one regardless!
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
It's good to have options.
3 Sep 2009
Amazon Verified Purchase
We have always used run of the mill ATCs. We got this because I'm heavy (over 200lbs) and my special lady is light (around 130). I feel less guilty when I hang dog because now when I look back, she's smiling up at me.
We have been talking about lead climbing for weeks and she wanted a grigri because she sees 90% of girls who lead belay at our gym use them. Our teacher-to-be encourages learning on an ATC because they promote better habits. This belay device was the compromise. My special lady says it's much easier to belay me and I can see that she feels confident about learning to lead belay now that she has this added stopping power.
Out of curiosity, I belayed her with this device in High Friction mode. It took a lighter tough to stop her falls and lowering her was smooth.
Good tool.
We have been talking about lead climbing for weeks and she wanted a grigri because she sees 90% of girls who lead belay at our gym use them. Our teacher-to-be encourages learning on an ATC because they promote better habits. This belay device was the compromise. My special lady says it's much easier to belay me and I can see that she feels confident about learning to lead belay now that she has this added stopping power.
Out of curiosity, I belayed her with this device in High Friction mode. It took a lighter tough to stop her falls and lowering her was smooth.
Good tool.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Good, solid variable-friction belay device
12 Jun 2009
Amazon Verified Purchase
I purchased this belay device even though I already own the Black Diamond APC Belay Device. While the APC is a great model that belays smoothly, I wanted something with a little extra bite for those times when I'm lead climbing and my girlfriend is belaying.
Well, it works great! With the ribbed side facing your brake hand, the rope stops instantly with little effort on your part. If you're looking for smoother rope flow, you can flip the device so that the ribbed side is away from your brake hand. In this position it acts similar to the ATC.
Personally, I think it's worth the extra couple of bucks to get this model over the ATC, although they're both great devices.
Well, it works great! With the ribbed side facing your brake hand, the rope stops instantly with little effort on your part. If you're looking for smoother rope flow, you can flip the device so that the ribbed side is away from your brake hand. In this position it acts similar to the ATC.
Personally, I think it's worth the extra couple of bucks to get this model over the ATC, although they're both great devices.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Belay device
24 Feb 2011
Amazon Verified Purchase
this is a great belay device for my 15yr old daughter. I weigh about 200lbs & she weighs around 100lbs. the extra "teeth" on the XP works great for her!
I am totally comfortable as she belays me and she feels confident being my "safety net".
I am totally comfortable as she belays me and she feels confident being my "safety net".
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