SMC Figure 8 with Ears

Product Details

The Russ Anderson/SMC Figure 8 (with ears) is one of the most popular full-sized descenders used by professionals throughout the rescue, fire service, police/tactical and industrial/work related markets. This is the smaller of two sizes of Figure 8 (the other is a non-NFPA model). This model is ideal for working with a single or a double wrap of rope up to 1/2” in diameter. The ”ears” of this design help to eliminate the potential for ropes slipping up into a girth hitch and also make it easier to ”tie off” when rappelling. The oval carabiner hole doubles as a belay plate for up to 1/2” rope. Machined from 1/2” thick, solid aluminum, heat-treated bar and then finished with a very tough, hard-anodized finish for extra durability.

Specs

• Used by professionals as a descender
• Machined from ½ inch heat-treated aluminum alloy plate for high strength, and given a hard coat anodized finish
• The carabiner hole is oval for use as a belay plate
• Weight: 6.5 oz.
• Rope size: 9.5mm – 16mm
• Material: Aluminum
• Finish: Hard-coat anodized
• Strength: 32 kN
• Dimensions: 6″ x 5.25″ x 0.5″ (at ears)

Applications

• Mountain & urban rescue
• Industrial-work related
• Tactical—military & law enforcement
• Fire departments
• Mountaineering & caving