A more compact, lighter version Black Diamond's versatile ATC-Guide, the ATC-Alpine Guide is built for smash and grab ascents in the mountains. At just 73 grams, this featherweight belay/rappel device is optimized for ropes between 8.1 and 8.5 millimeters in diameter yet works with ropes from 6.9 to 9mm. The oval-ized anchor-hole allows for easy feeding and pulling of rope, and the device's guide mode lets you belay one or two seconding climbers off an anchor. Multiple friction modes provide the optimal amount of stopping power when lowering or rappelling.

• Rope Capacities
  • Single Ropes: 8.5mm - 9mm
  • Twin Ropes: 6.9mm - 9mm
  • Half Ropes: 7.3mm - 9mm
• Ultralight and compact at 73 grams
• Auto-block release hole accepts small carabiners
• Multiple friction modes for belay and rappel
• Guide mode works with one or two ropes
• Durable cable holds its shape and won't get caught up between ropes
• For ascending and descending
• Conforms to the safety requirements of EN 15151-2, Manual Braking Device, Type 4: device for belaying and abseiling with a function to adjust friction