Figure 8 with Ears
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Figure 8 with Ears
CAD $72.18
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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 on rappel. product. 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.
APPLICATIONS:
Mountain & Urban Rescue
Industrial-Work related
Tactical-Military & Law Enforcement
Fire Departments
Mountaineering & Caving
Model #: NFPA128701 (Black), NFPA128702 (Grey)
Material: Aluminum
Finish: Hard-coat Anodized
Dimensions: 6- x 5.25- x 0.5-
Weight: 6.5 oz (184g)
Max. Rope size: - 5/8" (16mm)
3 Sigma test: 32kN (7,194 lbf)
NFPA1983 Certified "T" = 13.5kN (3034 lbf) - 9.5mm to 12.5mm
NFPA1983 Certified "G" = 22kN (4945 lbf) - 11mm to 16mm
Made In USA
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