50KN Rescue Figure, 8 Descender Large Bent-Ear Belaying and Rappelling Gear Belay Device Climbing for Rock Climbing Peak Rescue 7075 Aluminum Alloy

Super nice figure 8! Appears strong build quality and the size is typical of the rescue 8 on other brands. I like the finish and ease of use and being aluminum, the weight is really nice. Strength is 50kn so safety should be assured. Hard to believe that it's as strong or stronger than it's steel counterpart. Functionality is as expected and this was a really great purchase.

Kind of bulky for high angle work.... but soooo easy to keep rope dressed.

Solid and Sturdy piece. No flaws or scratches. Nice finish. Black. Looking forward to testing it out.

This is a good quality manufactured piece. It was a lot bigger then I thought and provides a good grip when using it.

Works great

There's obviously several different techniques/different devices that will let you tie off mid-rappel (or ascent) to do - something. This is a large "Rescue 8" designed to do just that; I frequently have to rappel down a steep (non-climbable without ropes) incline into a very deep ravine and cut/trim trees/vegetation. A rescue 8 lets you tie off and move laterally - with your hands free. I weigh around 180lbs; with gear/chainsaw maybe 200 lbs; no issues whatsoever. Taught the kids to rappel with it - simple to rig and simple to instruct how to rig. Lightweight, clips on the harness when I'm using an ascender or off rope. Works well with 8-10mm static rope and 7/16" military (dynamic) rope. I have a smaller one in the rescue backpack. I've dinged it up a few times but just smooth the burrs off with emery cloth - so do remember to check it before you use it - it's soft aluminum and will get burrs - which will wear your ropes prematurely. Good piece of kit.

Quality there, smooth no scratches anodized finish, strong

This is an excellent easy rappel option. It is a bit heavy, but If I were to do some serious climbing away from camp, I would hook it on my gear.