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
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Overall Rating
5 based on 138 ratings
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The belay device is praised for its lightweight, compact design, smooth rope feeding, and intuitive assisted braking system that provides added security for climbers of all skill levels. Reviewers note it offers better control than traditional devices, especially for lead climbing and lowering. The device is described as reliable, durable, and well-suited for various climbing scenarios.
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageOctober 4, 2025
Easy to use belay device
I bought this during a sale in 2025. I prefer it over the dual rope style belay devices as it is easier to feed the rope when belaying.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
September 2, 2025
Smooth lead belaying
I'm loving the ATC Pilot for belaying lead climbs. It's smooth and intuitive and allows me to quickly feed out rope.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
July 20, 2025
Love the Pilots!
I was sharing a pilot with my partner BUT sometimes I can't find it . . . SO i have my own now! I feel totally I control with this device and so much lighter to travel with
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
June 2, 2025
Best gym belay device
Still my favorite gym belay device for top rope and lead climbing. It feeds rope as smooth as a Neox but without the moving parts making weird clicking noises. Also the best belay device for left handed belayers.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
May 5, 2025
Adds great security
We have been having our kids belay us with the pilot (with someone backing them up). Adds a nice bit of security. We also use the guide ATC for multipitch and a gri gri. Hard to wrap my head around the idea that I own 3 belay devices, but the pilot has been a clutch part of bringing our kids into belaying starting around ages 8 and 11.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
April 12, 2025
Best device for gym climbing
So simple and easy to use! My favorite device for the gym leading or top roping. Lighter than a Neox with no moving parts and just as smooth!
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
March 11, 2025
Satisfied
I am satisfied with the quality of the device, works well!
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
December 16, 2024
Belay device
This is the device I learned to belay with, and a perfect tool for climbing. It’s easy to use and prioritizes safety
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
September 13, 2024
Rope feeds very well accepts
Rope feeds very well accepts good range of rope lightweight easy to transport and assisted breaking makes easy to teach and use for beginners and experienced belayers
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
June 28, 2024
The simplified GriGri
For a beginner climber like myself, this device is everything you’d ever need in a gym setting. It’s insanely simple to use, no moving parts so there’s no fear of failure or “using it wrong” and it inspires more confidence than some other more “simple” belay devices. If you’ve been rocking an older device I highly recommend making the upgrade and being impressed with the simplicity and fool-proofness of this device
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
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