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Which auto block device, Reverso 4 or ATC Guide? 3-Jul-2013 At 3:25:52 PM vwills

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I prefer an ATC guide on multipitch. My partner has a reverso. Much of a muchness. The advantage of these devices is you can take photos, eat muesli bar, have a drink and pee (while belaying)- possibly all simultaneously???. I dont use it if I have a partner who is likely to fall off into space- as I find unweighting it to lower a bit of a pain and sometimes I just use it in tube mode if I can run the rope up through an anchor and back to waist while being comfy on a ledge facing inwards. Not good with ropes over 10mm. Also great if 2 climbers seconding simultaneously.

But if you are just starting out get a regular tube device and learn how to use it properly....
BTW if any one finds an ATC guide with most of the anodising worn away near the Argentina pinnacle at Buladelah it is mine...... though I think it is probably time to get a new one.