![]() ![]() Practicing it on my indoor wall, no problem. I had mixed results with this depending on the weight and setup on the auto-block. If you need to release the auto-block, there is a small hole, which accepts a Dyneema sling that you can use as fulcrum to release the device. The Petzl biner shown below displays a niffy red stripe when it's not locked! To provide complete free range of movement try using an oval locking biner to attach the device to the power point. To do this, you simply attach the device to your anchor power point via the special clip in point (see picture below), and belay away. Like the Reverso, one of the advantages of the ATC Guide is the option to use it as an auto-block belaying device if you wish. Using the ATC Guide: Belay (Traditional Mode) I dont own any skinnier ropes, so I wasnt able to test it using using twins, etc. It would feed easily and held short falls with out any slippage. Using it on narrow diameter ropes like an 9.1 mm single rope worked like a charm as well. If you want to really alter the characteristics of the friction, just swap it around so that the brake hand rope does not run through the high friction grooves. Once you have held a fall, it is very easy to lock it off, the ribbed slot provided plenty of friction which you can adjust easily by varying the angle as needed. Midweek after work climbing sessions in Clear Creek Canyon, the ATC worked well holding falls and doing the sport climbing thing. My main workhorse is a 10 mm, and it seemed to suit this diameter very well, and I had no problem feeding or taking in the rope. However, once through the slots ropes up to 10.5 mm feed smoothly and dont bind. Especially, if the rope is new and somewhat stiff. Ropes up to 10 mm fit the slots easily but once you exceed this diameter it can be a struggle to push the rope through. Although tube belay-rappel devices are generally simple pieces of gear, this one has features that arent all that apparent at first sight. The device is designed to do everything and do it well, and thus it eliminates the need to carry extra gear. Its a little bit larger and weighs a little more than the Reverso (81 grams). It looks like it has been tumbled for hours. Its super smooth with no sharp corners or edges. Unique release point built into the unitĪs you would expect from Black Diamond, the device is finished nicely.In Guide Mode it locks if someone falls & has lowering capabilities.High Friction Mode provides two times more friction for greater control and holding power. ![]()
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