4.44 of 5 stars
Black Diamond - ATC XP - Belay device tested
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This is the first belay device I've bought and I'm really pleased with it. It feels pretty solid and I've found it really smooth with no sticking, so my belaying confidence has really improved. Great price too!
If your buying from UK don't worry service is grate and delivery prompt A++
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Beginner All around
Nice and simple ATC device. I have used it for both sport and lead climbing.
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Ultra-light Big wall Sport climbing Beginner Indoor climbing All around
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by Charles helpful
Solid, versatile, easy use, reliable, and forgiving for new climbers thanks to the "teeth" in the brake channels.
This is the ATC device to learn to belay with.
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Sport climbing gym climbing
This is a great belay device
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Great service and speedy delivery
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All around
This was my first belay device (although I have used a number of others; Grivel, DMM, ClimbX) and it is brilliant. Compared to others on the market the feeding out rope is, I found, the best. I currently use the DMM Pivot (as it has a guide mode, which is the only reason I have stopped using my ATC XP). Compared to the pivot, the ATC XP has a larger retention loop which seems to allow for reduced locking when giving rope (by locking I should state this is not an auto-locking device). When catching a fall the device grips the rope well whilst providing a smooth catch. Using the high-friction grooves allows for controlled lowering. Used in an abseil situation both high friction and low friction modes provide a smooth abseil. For a simple belay device I can definitely recommend this.
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Sport climbing Beginner All around Indoor climbing
Does exactly what it says on the tin
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Indoor climbing Sport climbing
The XP has both high friction and normal mode (turn upside down) as well as being able to accept two ropes. Its also very light and not bulky at all. I would definitely recommend. The price and finish is also very good.
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Indoor climbing Beginner Big wall All around
66% have found the reviews
by Karsten helpful
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All around Beginner
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Easy to use Finish Price / performance Lightweight -
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Sport climbing Alpine climbing Indoor climbing Beginner
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Price / performance Lightweight Easy to use -
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Sport climbing Beginner
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Lightweight Easy to use Finish Price / performance -
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Indoor climbing Beginner Sport climbing
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Lightweight Easy to use Finish
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Lightweight Price / performance Easy to use Finish -
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Indoor climbing
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by Manuela helpful
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by Daniel helpful
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by Gear of the Week helpful
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by Marjan helpful
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Indoor climbing
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Versatile in its use Easy to use Finish Price / performance Quick to open Lightweight
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Lightweight Price / performance Robust
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