Black Diamond ATC Sport Belay. 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.
Reviewed By: Ian on 11/11/2011
"Black Diamond ATC Sport Belay.
The ATC (Air Traffic Controller) Sport Belay is produced by a pedigree equipment manufacturer: Black Diamond. It is as an anodised device available in 4 colours. Lightweight, yet very strong, this belay is simplicity itself to operate. The clever, classic design of these devices means they won’t lock up at an inopportune moment and coupled with a strong and substantial cable at its attachment point, the possibility of the device being pulled into the rope during use are reduced.
Whether you are using ultra-thin 7.7mm ropes or those more usually found on indoor walls of about 10.5 mm (and even up to 11mm) this belay device can handle them all. A sturdy build and an integrated grip for high friction belays mean that the Black Diamond belay is a great all-rounder. The device has a small picture engraved into the side to show which side is for the rope to the climber and which side is for the rope for the belayer.
This belay device is the perfect partner for those cold winter nights when Indoor walls are all that is on offer.
All in all, as far as passive belays go this is a great investment. With care this should last a long time (but always retire equipment after a heavy fall or accidental damage). For just a little more the ATC XP gives a lot more versatility allow rappels too."
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