Black Diamond ATC-XP |
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$22.45
Buy ATC-XP at Backcountry |
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| The Black Diamond ATC-XP is a true variable-friction belay and rappel device with wicked holding power. With the ATC-XP a climber can control how much friction they want while belaying or rapping, which in turn means greater control with multiple rope diameters. Ice climbing with an 8.1mm rope? Use the ATC-XP in high friction mode, pulling the rope over its contoured teeth. Abseiling with a fuzzy 11mm down a granite slab? Use the device in regular friction mode. An extended central web keeps biners and ropes properly oriented and reduces kinking. An added bonus in the thick rope-bearing radii of the ATC-XP which means ropes wear less and last longer. *Assorted colors. |
Black Diamond ATC-XP |
Bottom Line: Black Diamond has made an essential piece of climbing gear essentially better. |
Reviews:
improving a classic??
We all know the ATC. We probably all have one or have owned one at some point. How can BD possibly improve on such a classic, clean, simple, lightweight and proven design? They add teeth. I was skeptical about the ATC-XP at first, but I am a believer now. It's basically the same trusted feel of the regular ATC but when you want to use them, the teeth are a worthy feature. Skinny double rope rappels won't cause your palms to heat up like a burner plate anymore. And it's still lightweight, compact, and of course bombproof. Pick one up.
Better in Every Way
Just as solid as the standard ATC, the ATC XP is great for weaker belayers, for more control, or for lazy belays. Repels and belays just as well as the standard ATC. Bomber.
great!
On pictures it may look a little fragile, or weak, but when you have it on your biner, you change your mind. While belaying you don´t worry of your partner, because it holds falls great. While rappelling you can control your descent great. Highly recommended.
Black Diamond ATC-XP Rappel Basket
I have a whole bunch of models of rappelling baskets, and the Black Diamond ATC-XP is the best and most comfortable to use. Don't waste your time and get the best. This is it.Migs
The ATC-XP is solid,
At first I thought the teeth might just a gimmick to charge a little more for a fancy-looking ATC, but I thought I'd try it out. My climbing partners have about 60 lbs on me (I'm 5'3"/120) and I thought something that would increase the friction when I lock-off would be great. This ATC really delivered! Of course other Black Diamond ATCs don't slip when you lock-off correctly, but this one holds just as much without having to try as hard to maintain a steep angle, which can be tiring if you're using it all day. Better to save your energy for the climb. And for the times I belay someone more than my size I just flip it and use the regular friction side.
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