Emergency escape device
BD's most versatile belay/rappel device, the Black Diamond ATC-Guide is now even lighter thanks to windows machined through the body. BD also enlarged the auto-block release hole to accept a small carabiner. Multiple friction modes provide the optimal amount of stopping power when lowering or rappelling, and the device's guide mode lets you belay one or two seconding climbers off an anchor.
 Best ATC with teeth, By This review is from: Black Diamond ATC Guide Belay Device (Misc.) This is the best ATC device I've ever used. Light, sturdy, easy to handle, and super easy to belay with. If you want more reviews, check out Backcountry's website. They have some of the better reviews for gear of this nature. A must have for trad climbers!, Amazon Verified Purchase This review is from: Black Diamond ATC Guide Belay Device (Misc.) This belay device is a must have for trad, sport and top roper climbers! No other belay device can accomplish what the ATC Guide can with as much ease! Bring up two seconds no problem, auto locking in the event of a fall no problem. In a single word, GREAT. |
Canyoning descender. Descender with three braking positions, designed for use with canyoning descent techniques. Can be used on double ropes, but certain braking positions may not be usable depending on the ropes' diameter. Weight 3.2oz.
| 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:  Excellent - but tight fit, rigid set-up, Amazon Verified Purchase This review is from: Petzl Pirana Canyoning Descender (Misc.) I bought the Pirana to provide an emergency descender/belay device that would give me lots of options for braking power, rope size, person's weight, and provide an easy, secure lock-off. I love Petzl's products, and this was typical of their innovation. Well worth the money - but two oddities to note: The Pirana will ONLY take a biner like the Attache or William - and just barely! I bought both an Attache and a William when I ordered the Pirana, and could only get the Attache to fit through the hole, after a lot of twisting and shoving. The result is a biner/descender unit which is very rigid. This helps avoid cross-loading and dropping the descender when threading the rope, but also takes getting used to when carrying it on a harness or actually using it. Different, but very functional. I think I'll be using it as my main descender, rather than putting it in the emergency gear bag. My favorite descender, By sarysa (CA USA) - See all my reviews This review is from: Petzl Pirana Canyoning Descender (Misc.) I'm a vertical caver with limited canyoning experience. Having used a Petzl Stop, Rack/Micro Rack, and figure eight, the Petzl Pirana is absolutely my favorite rappel device. Vertical caving frequently involves tight squeezes, and the Pirana makes it easy. It doesn't get stuck like the Stop does on 11mm ropes, and is much less bulky than the rack. It's also much safer than the figure eight, having far more speed options and not requiring removing the device from the biner to load/unload. Changeovers are surprisingly easy, though I'm small, so it's easier for me to lock than it is for larger cavers.The Pirana isn't recommended for extremely long or arduous drops, as it requires the user to constantly hold onto the rope, but it's still great for quick pops and I've used mine in nearly 4000 feet of combined descents; it hardly has any scars of use. I'll be using mine for years to come. Going Down, By Amazon Verified Purchase This review is from: Petzl Pirana Canyoning Descender (Misc.) This is the best descender I have ever used. It gives me so many options from a fast decent to a full stop. Great product. |
Giving you the best grip for jugging icy, muddy ropes (think Denali's West Buttress or some gnar-ed out fixed cord in the Fisher Towers), the nForce ascender generates more clamping force than conventional designs. The spacious grip accommodates gloves, and a 360-degree biner clip-in point allows full rotation of locking biners.
| Love the design, By Amazon Verified Purchase This review is from: Black Diamond nForce Ascender (Misc.) After years of borrowing my friends ascenders, I've finally purchased my own. I chose the nForce Ascender because I love the the large carabiner clip in points and trigger mechanism. |
