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Black Diamond
ATC-Pilot Belay Device

4.780487804878049 out of 5 stars
123 Reviews
$50.00
Color:Black

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ATC-Pilot Belay Device

Rest assured that Black Diamond's ATC-Pilot Belay Device will help you catch whipping lead climbers like any other assisted braking device. Unlike most assisted braking belay devices, the ATC-Pilot doesn't use any moving components to ensure a secure brake; instead, the device's unique geometry makes the rope pinch itself whenever the rope tugs too hard on the climber side, ensuring a naturally reliable catch every time. This is Black Diamond's first attempt at making an assisted braking device with increased security and safety, and climbers can't help but admire its compact, lightweight, sleek design that could only come for Black Diamond.


Details

  • Assisted-braking belay device for single-pitch climbs
  • Accommodates rope widths from 8.7-10.5mm
  • Durable steel surface pinches rope during falls
  • Ergonomic thumb catch eases lowering
  • For use with single rope belays only
  • Item #BLD00MU
Material
steel, plastic
Type
assisted-braking
Rope Diameter
8.7-10.5mm
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year

Overall Rating

5 based on 123 ratings

Review Summary

1 Stars - 1 reviews
2 Stars - 0 reviews
3 Stars - 3 reviews
4 Stars - 17 reviews
5 Stars - 102 reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

March 5, 2024

great for use with cold or wet ropes

Familiarity:
I've used it several times

This was recommended to me for use ice climbing, when ropes can become wet and/or frozen. I love it! the auto locking feature is responsive, rope feeding is smooth and intuitive.

Jackie L
5 out of 5 stars

March 2, 2024

Easy

Easy belay device to use, small and convenient, and locks well for leader falls.

james c.
blackdiamondequipment.com

Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com

4 out of 5 stars

March 1, 2024

Passive braking, easy paying

It is what it says it is. Passive braking belay device. I feel like the choice to put plastic on it detracts from the elegance of the design and adds a weak point to a solid idea.

James D.
blackdiamondequipment.com

Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com

5 out of 5 stars

February 27, 2024

Cool Device

Saw this one and had to get my hands on it, I love the way it works and the slim lightweight design.

Morgan V.
blackdiamondequipment.com

Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com

5 out of 5 stars

February 11, 2024

Easy

Haven’t actually used this yet but have rented the same device at the gym and it’s super easy to use with excellent control.

Cord R.
blackdiamondequipment.com

Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com

5 out of 5 stars

February 6, 2024

Fit the bill

This was a gift for our granddaughter. She said it was perfect for what she needed.

Brenda W.
blackdiamondequipment.com

Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com

4 out of 5 stars

February 1, 2024

Extremely light

This purchase was a trial to give the new pilot a try. I like the light weight aspect to it and the assisted braking is a good tool for some friends who are still working on belaying skill.

Christopher F.
blackdiamondequipment.com

Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com

4 out of 5 stars

October 18, 2023

assisted breaking for lefty's

not sure about the plastic construction, but the assisted breaking in the vertical plane is nice for right handed or left handed belayers. A little tricky with a thicker rope to feed smoothly. Works great with the 8.6-9.4mm ropes I've used it with. The 9.8-10.2mm rope it tended to get stuck more with.

michelle W.
blackdiamondequipment.com

Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com

5 out of 5 stars

October 10, 2023

Super light and easy to use

Super simple and easy device to use with added safety backup! Definitely recommend

Jeffrey C.
blackdiamondequipment.com

Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com

3 out of 5 stars

October 7, 2023

slips under tension

I have tried the Pilot with 10+ different karabiners including BD's HMS and experienced slipping in all cases. I have an old worn Magnetron HMS which had the least slippage but still. So I'm a bit concerned. Please suggest a karabiner which has a proper geometry so that the device locks and doesn't slip under tension. Ropes were of different brand and diameter but always within the specified range. Mammut Crag, Beal Booster III, Gilmonte Next II, all these ropes slipped. Giving out slack is smooth, but still needs a bit of practicing.

Norbert B.
blackdiamondequipment.com

Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com