Climb Safe: How to belay with the Ergo / ATC Pilot

The Ergo and the ATC Pilot are assisted braking belay devices. How do they work? How is the rope inserted? How do brake hand and guide hand work together for taking up or paying out rope? What failures should one be aware of when operating these devices? The Safety Research Group of the DAV provides anwers.

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I reviewed this top rope technique for my belay test and was told by my gym that it was unsafe. Your brake hand should never move up the rope unless your left hand is holding the brake line, as well.