ATC

Got it as a gift. Have used it probably a dozen times. Like it alot, the only problem for a big guy like me is its ability to have good speed control on a rope less than 10.5.

I have used a lot of different devices and am happy with my ATC. It's easy, idiot proof and works well for rappelling - so it's mutli-purpose. It locks quickly when needed - even with some of the bigger folk I have belayed.



It's way better than a figure 8 becuase the rope cannot slide around. The keeper actually works as opposed to the old belay ring, which had none (and which I regularly lost) or the Sticht plate.

Its the tool I started with (whats a figure 8 used for anyway?) and loved it from the get go. Durable and easy to use. Color slowy wore off but it lasted for years and years.



There are newer and better tools out there now so I can only give it a 4 out of five stars. I would buy the ATC-XP over the ATC as it is a bit more useful.

This simple tool is light, idiot-proof, and versatile. It's great for gym or alpine/bigwall use. I do prefer the ATC-XP which is a few dollars more but offers even greater control. There's no point in hauling a gri-gri up to 20,000ft or even to 10,000 feet for that matter. This belay.rappel device does whatever i need it to do. I've Jumared with this used with a Peztl Asender.

Does everything well. Simple efficient design. Works well even with stiff cold ropes.

The ATC is an easy to use belay device, and an easy to controle raping device. It is one of the best on the market very durable and idiot proof. If I ever loose mine I will be getting another. Also the device feed's quickley on my 9.5 rope,no jaming smoothe all the way.

It definately fills the job position, not so much with heavier belays but I would recommend the Air Traffic Controller to anybody.

I have used mine for years and although I've now gotten a Reverso for alpine/ rock leading, this is a superb, lightweight belay device. It's ideal for beginners and indoor/ outdoor top roping outdoors.

It belays well, and it's possible but not ideal to raise a second- there is no autoblock facility (that I know of). I've used it with ropes of 8.5 (2 x halves) - 10.2mm (1 x single) diameter with no problems. Also rapped off it on 2 singles, no problems.

Beginners should have no reservations about getting an ATC.

I like this a lot. The feeding of the goes really well, breaking is good, the rope doesn't curle like with a figure 8 and it's light weight. The only disadvantage is that you can't belay a second up. So in my opinion it's good for sport climbing and indoor climbing. In the mountain's you would need two pieces of gear, so there goes your weight advantage.

I use this ATC at the gym. It is lightweight, stops falls easily, and is very durable.

Simple and elegant for belaying and rappeling. Sure, the ATC-XP has the built-in grooves for added friction, but you can add an extra 'biner for added friction on the ATC if you need it.

Definitely a great beginner belay device.

Simple, light weight and does the job. I really like it. If I upgrade, it will be to the -XP.

The ATC does it's job and is easy to load. Works good for belay and raps. I have never had a problem with one.

No complaints about this simple, no-frills BRD. Raps smoothly even on my 10.2 mm rope. Love it.

This used to be my primary belay device until I got the BD ATC Guide. This device is good, but I would never go back unless I dropped the Guide on multipitch. This device is fine for belaying a leader, but I would recommend the guide because of the autolock "guide mode" feature for belaying a second. The locking slot on the guide is a little annoying, but worth it IMHO. This device is nice because you can't put the belay on backward.

Always on my rack, my go to belay/rappel device.