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Black Diamond
ATC-XP
4 positive 0 neutral 1 negative
Based on 5 Reddit mentions
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Looking into getting my first belay device
IMO, everyone should learn on a non-assisted device first to build strong brake-hand-always-on habits, and then if assisted braking is desired, get a Grigri because it's more or less the standard ABD. I started on a BD ATC-XP, which worked very well. I would recommend a two-lane device, and to get a
...ottermupps in r/ClimbingGear
October 14, 2025 9:26 PM
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First time buying climbing equipment.Single, double or triple lock Carabiner.
I stick to screwlocks for basically all my carabiners (save for a couple small wiregates I have for clipping shoes/chalk to my harness). For a belay device, assuming it's an ATC style, get a round stock carabiner - ie it looks like it's made of a cylinder of metal instead of the flattened profile th
...ottermupps in r/ClimbingGear
October 22, 2025 8:06 PM
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Tennis elbow from climbing - belay technique to avoid pain?
Huh! TIL! My black diamond ATC-XP is much easier than my petzel grigri was
Candid-Ability-9570 in r/climbergirls
January 23, 2026 10:52 PM
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