ATC Pilot from Eastern Mountain Sports

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Web ID: 6374296
The lightweight Black Diamond ATC Pilot from Eastern Mountain Sports represents an advance in technology for the world of assisted braking devices. Providing an added level of security to your belay, the ATC Pilot threads similarly to other tubular belay devices and accommodates ropes from 8.7 mm to 10.5 mm. The durable steel braking surface has no moving parts, and the smooth and secure control allows for gradual lowering. With an easy rope payout, the ATC Pilot makes single-pitch projecting burns less tiring for the belayer and more secure for the climber.

  • Product Features

    • Weight: 86 g (3.03-oz.)
    • Accommodates ropes from 8.7 mm to 10.5 mm
    • Single rope use
    • Provides an added level of security to single-pitch belays
    • Smooth rope payout
    • Controlled lowering
    • Ergonomic, non-slip surface
    • Steel
    • Spot clean
    • Imported

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Ratings & Reviews

4.8/5

136 star ratings & reviews

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136 reviews
Peter I.
1 month ago

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.

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Melanie S.
2 months ago

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.

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Mary B.
4 months ago

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

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Victor C.
5 months ago

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.

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John R.
6 months ago

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.

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Victor C.
7 months ago

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!

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David S.
8 months ago

Satisfied

I am satisfied with the quality of the device, works well!

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Abigail H.
11 months ago

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

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