Figure 8 W/ Ears - Black

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.