Ascenders

Black Diamond Speed Step Aider

The Speed Step Aider is a nylon foot stirrup made for ascending ropes quickly and easily. Length can be adjusted easily using the top buckle and the aider fits securely around your foot with an elastic loop that’s also adjustable. Nylon...

Black Diamond Index Ascender

Pushing the evolution of ascenders, the Index allows trigger-finger access to help you manipulate the cam for easier operation low on a pitch or during hard- to-clean traverses. The dual-density grip and trigger increase comfort for long days on the...

Black Diamond ATC Alpine Guide Belay/Rappel Deivce

A more compact, lighter version of our versatile ATC-Guide, the ATC-Alpine Guide is built for smash and grab ascents in the mountains. At just 73 grams, this featherweight belay/rappel device is optimized for ropes between 8.1 and 8.5 millimeters in...