#BELAY FROM ABOVE ATC GUIDE PRO#

As with all tubes, the use of gloves is recommended for greater guarantee in braking the ropes, belaying the first climber fromt he harness. Its body has been designed with a series of holes on the sides to reduce weight, but above all to disperse the heat and consequently not to overheat the rope that passes into it. Possibility of hooking a webbing ring for a release maneuver.

Additional braking with thin ropes by passing them below the horns themselves I guess bringing 3 belay devices seems excessive, but we always have a back up if we drop one. Four belay devices, two of them with guide mode function Stock Photo. But it’s a system we both enjoy, and have had zero issues. Belay device in guide mode, as when belaying from above Stock Photo. obstructions with the rock could make it so that it does not engage.

Two climbers simul-climbing on the same atc-guide and if one falls and hangs on the rope the other might not be in locking position so you would absolutely need to have your hand on it. There are situations that it might not catch. But as you stated, we both carry ATC’s to rap down. Heres the thing, for 99 of the cases its auto locking. The two 'horns' that are placed at one of the two ends have two main functions: My follower typically belays me on lead with a grigri, and I belay him from the anchor using an ATC guide. It can also be used in guide mode as a self-locking plate, to belay a second. It is a versatile, dynamic and reliable tool to minimize the force transmitted to the anchors, the belay and the wear and tear over time of the rope.

#BELAY FROM ABOVE ATC GUIDE PRO#

Master Pro was created for belaying and rappelling. At the end of the day there are an amazing array of belay devices to chose from. Versatile belay / rappel device, that can also be used in guide mode.

Belay from above atc guide