Black Diamond ATC Guide Belay/Rappel Device

Was headed to City if Rocks and needed this to replace an older ATC that I wore out, where a sharp edge was forming after many years of use. Worked great. Nice combination of friction and smoothness. Belays were easy, above and below.

This ATC does exactly what it's supposed to and does it well. I've put it to good use, and it has reliably stopped every fall it was meant to. Lowering is smooth and easy, and the front grooves grip the rope very well, making it effortless to hold and maintain someone in the air. I've had no issues with rope fraying, and it's impressively sturdy. After more than 50 uses, the paint hasn't even started to wear. Overall, it's a solid piece of gear that performs exceptionally well.