Multiple friction modes provide optimal stopping power for belaying and rappelling
Guide mode allows belaying one or two seconding climbers off an anchor
Ovalized anchor hole improves rope handling and device control
Auto block release hole accepts small carabiners for convenience
Durable cable maintains shape and resists tangling during use
Summarized by Shop
Our most versatile belay/rappel device, the Black Diamond ATC-Guide is now 10% lighter and features improved handling in guide mode.
With an oval-ized anchor-hole, the device now feeds rope and allows you to pull rope more easily. Multiple friction modes provide the optimal amount of stopping power when lowering or rappelling, and the d
Weight
80 g
Rope compatibility
8.1–11 mm
Material
Aluminum
Color
Black, Gray, White
Number of rope slots
Double
Assisted braking technology
Passive
Summarized by Shop
4.9
33 ratings
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Versatile, lightweight and effective
My ATC-Guide belay device is a workhorse in my multi-pitch climbing kit. The device is lightweight, solid and provides predictable results in high angle environments.
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Cameron · 1 day ago
Great for belaying
Very easy to feed rope through to match fast lead climbers and easy to rappel on especially with a prussic
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Joseph · August 3, 2026
Only used once so far to but felt great! Can’t wait to get some scratches on it!