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Review by: cbare, 2004-09-18
The golden standard for intended application (static rope work and rescue applications) Has little use outside of indended application. A great descending device for beginning rappellers. The ears prevent girth hitching of the rope and allow the user to quickly perform a temporary tie off (especially useful in high angle rescue). Does have a tendancy to twist the rope, as do all figure 8 type devices.
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Review by: scubasnyder, 2004-05-12
Awsome figure 8, can be used to belay, rappel or even for use on retrieving gear on one pitch climbs or rescue.
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Review by: flashsixteen, 2004-04-02
This is great, just beware that with the larger opening you will have a hard time stopping with standard size ropes. You can do it, but wrap it around your butt ... no joke. It was my first 8 on my first rapel ever and I was unprepared for this and unable to stop myself I slid all the way down nearly burning through my glove. But once you know that, it is wonderful.
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Review by: ontario_guide, 2004-03-09
Good device. Big enough to handle a double 1/2 inch rope without too much fuss. It's not as heavy as it looks either.
