Figure 8 devices
The descend eight (Figure 8 device) is a descender / belay device ideal for flat descents and dynamic belaying.
The figure 8 belay device is a piece of metal (usually an aluminum alloy) in the shape of an 8 with one large end and one small end.
This device utilities a large surface area in contact with a climbing rope to provide sufficient friction along with proper technique to be used as a belay device or for rappelling. A figure 8 (sometimes just referred to as an 8) is used in conjunction with a climbing harness and locking carabiner to keep a climber safe and control their descent or one's own descent (when rappelling)
Pros
Figure 8s offer a very smooth controlled descent when rappelling and lowering climbers.
- They can be used with nearly any diameter climbing rope and don't get as hot as other friction devices because of their ability to dissipate heat efficiently
- The figure eight can also be used with a doubled rope, which is also possible with a rack but not a bobbin.
Cons
The figure eight cannot be removed from the rope without detaching the device from the harness, and so could be accidentally dropped, particularly when tackling a rebelay. They also twist the rope which is a particular problem where a re belay prevents the rope untwisting. They do not provide a convenient means to temporarily lock the descent at a rebelay.
CanyonZone Canyon8CANYONZONE CANYON8
The classic figure-8 device for smooth rappels and belays with releasable rigging.
Fast and easy loading, the CanyonZone Canyon 8 rappel device uses a unique design that eliminates excess material by thinning…€ 9,95
AustriAlpin abseil EightAUSTRIALPIN ABSEIL EIGHT Standard abseil eight in different colors available.
Specifications:
∙ MAIN MATERIAL :aluminum / anodized
∙ WEIGHT :110 g
∙ LENGTH :132 mm
∙ WIDTH : 75 mm
∙ REC. CABLE DIAMETERSingle…€ 12,00NEW at CanyonZone
Salewa G2 Figure 8SALEWA G2 FIGURE 8 Figure 8 for rappelling and belaying.
SPECIFICATIONS:
∙ Breaking Loads Longitudinal: UNI ( 30 kN )
∙ Maximum Load: 30 kN
∙ Color: Titaan
∙ Weight: 102g€ 12,00
Edelrid BudEDELRID BUD The Classic in a new design. Universal use for abseiling, equip and secure.
Available in two colors, Royal (Blue) and Slate (Silver).DETAILS
∙ Suitable for single ropes from 7.8 - 12 mm
TECHNICAL DATA
∙ Fmax.…€ 12,95
Petzl HuitPETZL HUIT Figure of eight 'Rectangular' (rectangular figure of eight). This figure of eight aluminum offers a smooth sliding movement when belaying and descending. The rectangular shape allows the rope less easy in the node ("tte…
€ 14,25 € 12,95
Mammut Bionic 8MAMMUT BIONIC 8 By using the proven Beam Technology has managed to construct one of the lightest figure eight devices in the world without reducing its use.
The optimal size / weight ratio and the grand opening of the small eye…€ 16,00 € 13,50
Black Diamond Super 8BLACK DIAMOND SUPER 8 With the Super 8 from Black Diamond it is always safe to secure and / or descend. The Super 8 is a classic secure / descending device. It uses a unique design that eliminates excess material by thinning out…
€ 14,95
Petzl Huit AntibrulurePETZL HUIT ANTIBRULURE Descender in eight square-shape with anti-combustion grip, suitable for use with single and double ropes.
Specifications:
∙ The Huit Antibrulure has the same operating characteristics as the Petzl Huit.…€ 15,25
Kong Otto Classic 40 AnniversaryKONG OTTO CLASSIC 40 ANNIVERSARY Classic figure of '8' descender, in the special Anniversary version that celebrates Kong's 40 years (1977-2017).
Available in 5 vivid colours that recall the pop style of those years.
Perfect for…€ 15,95
Edelrid Rescue 8EDELRID RESCUE 8 Large aluminium descender with ears for belay, descent and positioning.
DETAILS
∙ For rope diameters of 9.0 mm to 16.0 mm
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
∙ Approved rope diameter: 9 - 16 mm
∙ Certification: EN 15151-2€ 32,00 € 27,95
SFD8 / Double eight - 2018 versionSFD8 / DOUBLE EIGHT - 2018 VERSION The new version of the 2018 of the SFD8 is carried out in a higher-quality aluminum as the previous model.
SFD8 or also known as double eight is an extension of the classical figure of eight…€ 36,95
AustriAlpin RopeX Guide 8 - yellowAUSTRIALPIN ROPEX GUIDE 8 - YELLOW A special formed descender, developed by Mark Dacosta & Axel Manz, especially for canyoning and rope rescue. The ideal tool for the guide.
This is the anodized version in yellow colour.TECHNICAL…€ 39,90
AustriAlpin RopeX Guide 8 - blackAUSTRIALPIN ROPEX GUIDE 8 - BLACK A special formed descender, developed by Mark Dacosta & Axel Manz, especially for canyoning and rope rescue. The ideal tool for guides. This is the hardcot version in black colour
TECHNICAL…€ 46,50
