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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 1, 2006
Pros: Nostalgic piece of climbing hardware
Cons: Unsafe (read article), twists the rope, provides for a sticky belay.
Summary: Other than the nostalgia this device generates for those who learned on one, I cannot say that there is one good thing about a figure eight belay / rappel device. Problem#1: People don't know how to use it properly. I always see people belaying with ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Sep 28, 2003
Pros: Great abseil, versatile, easy to use in ugly conditions.
Cons: Twists the rope, can be hard on hands.
Summary: The good old figure 8. I remember these large chunky bits of gear from abseiling at Scout camps when I was little. Several years later, when climbing got its hooks into me, a Black Diamond super 8 was the first friction device I used. The Good Stuf ... read more
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Made of 7075-T6 aluminum alloy, the Super 8's flawless design makes for an incredibly strong, lightweight belay/rappel device. A super smooth ride, th...
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Fast and easy loading, this classic belay/rappel device uses a unique design that eliminates excess material by thinning out the non-rope bearing area...
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Fast and easy loading, this classic belay/rappel device uses a unique design that eliminates excess material by thinning out the non-rope bearing area...
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Fantastic prices with ease & c...
Abseil & safety machine:Type: figure of eightApplications: abseilingRope strength: 8.1 mmRope type:half ropessimple ropesSize:Breaking load value: 15 ...
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