Black Diamond ATC-Alpine Guide

The ATC-Alpine Guide is a tube-style device from Black Diamond with a guide mode; it weighs 73 g. Rated for single, half and twin ropes from 6.9 to 9 mm (8.1 to 8.5 mm optimal), with two rope slots. It rappels on two strands. In stock at 36 shops from 25.50 EUR.

A more compact, lighter version of the ATC-Guide for thin ropes: it works with ropes from 6.9 to 9 mm and is optimised for 8.1 to 8.5 mm. Guide mode belays one or two seconding climbers off the anchor; the oval anchor hole makes feeding and pulling rope easier, and the auto-block release hole takes a small carabiner. Multiple friction modes for lowering and rappelling. 73 g; EN 15151-2 (Type 4).

ATC-Alpine Guide rope compatibility

Compatible with 50 of the 166 single, half and twin ropes we track, 13 of them in the optimal band.

• Fixe Riglos 8.4 (8.4 mm half)
• Fixe Amitges 8.4 (8.4 mm half)
• Petzl Tango 8.5 (8.5 mm half)
• Edelrid Starling Protect Eco Dry 8.2 (8.2 mm half)
• Beal Ice Line 8.1 Unicore Golden Dry (8.1 mm half)

What the ATC-Alpine Guide is for

Best for alpine, ice climbing and trad. Aimed at advanced to expert climbers.

Strengths & Trade-offs

ATC-Alpine Guide strengths

• 73 g
• Guide mode for one or two seconds
• Ropes from 6.9 mm, optimised for 8.1 to 8.5 mm
• Oval anchor hole for easier rope handling in guide mode

ATC-Alpine Guide trade-offs

• Maximum rope diameter 9 mm
• No assisted braking

ATC-Alpine Guide specifications

What the ATC-Alpine Guide costs

Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 across 36 shops that currently stock it (25.50 to 37.95 EUR). Cheapest current offer: 25.50 EUR at sestogrado.it, 49% below the 49.95 EUR list price.

Alternatives to the ATC-Alpine Guide

• Mammut Nordwand Alpine Belay
• Edelrid Nano Jul
• Grivel Master Pro
• Petzl Reverso
• Beal Air Force 3
• DMM Pivot

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