- The figure 8 belay device is a hardware tool used in activities such as rock climbing for belaying, rappelling, and descending. It’s called so due to its shape, resembling the number 8, and is typically made of aluminium or steel with a central hole and two side slots.
- To use it, the rope is threaded through the central hole, then looped through one side slot and back through the opposite slot to form a bight.
- The rope is attached to the climber’s harness using a locking karabiner, and tension is maintained on the brake strand while pulling the rope through the device to control the climber’s speed.
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Original price was: ₹600.00.₹550.00Current price is: ₹550.00.
Key Features
- To belay or lower a climber using the figure 8, the rope is pulled through the device while maintaining tension on the brake strand
- By controlling the amount of tension on the brake strand, the belayer can control the speed at which the climber descends
Material | Aluminium alloy |
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Inner Dia | Big: 52mm Small: 26mm |
Height | 145mm |
Weight Holding Capacity | Upto 136.0kg |
Minimum Breaking Strength | 50kN |
Conforms to | EN 15151-2:2012 |
Finish | Colored, anodized |
Ideal for use | Fall Arrest, Mountaineering, Rope Access |
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