In grams, the weight, as stated by the manufacturer/brand. Descenderįor rappelling, not for belaying a lead climber or top-roping. Bonus: They tend to be very light weight. When simplicity is a must, or you started climbing before Tubers were the norm.
Often referred to as “auto-blocking” but that’s not the official terminology because no belay device should be assumed to work automatically by itself, even if it feels like it does (or does most the time). These devices assist in stopping the rope when a climber falls or hangs on the rope. One reason they went out of popularity with recreational climbers is because they tend to create twists in the rope. Mostly used in rescue, canyoneering, tactical, work safety, or by old school climbers and rappellers. This brilliant carabiner is so easy and intuitive to use and makes belaying ultra safe.The most commonly used belay type also called an “ATC” or “tuber.” Other than a distinction between other belay device types, “Tube” is a rarely used term, most climbers just assume you're talking about this style when they refer to your "belay device." Figure 8 Hot forged with an I beam spine that curves around to create a large rope bearing surface for maximum strength and rope feeding. The uniquely shaped gate, when closed, captures the belay loop and keeps the carabiner in the optimum loading position. Check out the video below where Rob Greenwood from UKC talks through it's use and features.īlack Diamond have come up with an ingenious way to eliminate the risk of cross loading, and potential failure, of belay carabiners. This is a totally intuitive movement and makes the Pilot a pleasure to use.īlack Diamonds new ATC Pilot is designed to work best with single ropes on single pitch climbs making it perfect for working trad routes or thrashing around at the climbing wall. You'll have probably noticed the large hook shape to the top of the Pilot, this is designed to catch your thumb to "unlock" the device as you slide your hand up the control rope when playing out slack for your lead climber. The main rope control area of the Pilot is made from 17/4 Stainless Steel so it's super durable and wont rust and the lower part is made from a mix of nylon and plastic for grip and ergonomic comfort without sacrificing strength. Whilst Black Diamond actively avoid using the word "locking", the new Pilot does have the ability to "stop" the rope even if you have unintentionally let go of the control rope, which is obviously something that you should never do when belaying. Black Diamonds belay devices are all called ATC, which stands for Air Traffic Controller, so this new Pilot adds control and security to the function. The brand new Black Diamond ATC Pilot takes the classic belay device and adds extra security in the case of a fall and super smooth, fine controlled rope pay out for your lead climber. This combination provides safe, secure and smooth bealying for single ropes on single pitch climbs making it perfect for working trad routes or thrashing around at the climbing wall. Click here to read more.īlack Diamond have combined the ATC Pilot belay device with the perfect belay carabiner, the Gridlock. The above does not affect the Consumer Contract Regulations. Zips are typically not covered under a manufacturer's warranty.
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