If you like rock climbing, rappelling, and canyoneering, this is the place for you!A couple of companies have created variations of the Figure 8 device with different features. This can be very helpful if you need to untangle the rope below you, or stop for any reason, and this is a capability a regular ATC doesn’t have. Use Inspection Use Requirements Fig 3. I’m Jake Harmer and this is the place I go when I’m not in the mountains/deserts (or tethered to my cubicle). One of the common complaints with the Figure-8 descender is that it is easy to drop as it is free during rope attachment and disconnection. This is even more problematic if a descent finishes in a deep pool of water and the user has to complete the disconnection with hands underwater. A simple solution to this is to have the Figure-8 attached to the carabiner by the ‘big’ hole while approaching the descent. Rather than removing the device, pass the rope through the ‘big’ hole and over the ‘small’ hole, next open the carabiner and finally flip the device so that the ‘small’ hole is clipped to the carabiner. On completion of the descent simply reverse this process and walk away with the Figure-8 ‘at-rest’ clipped to the ‘big’ hole.This is the same as the ‘standard configuration’ except for the addition of a final step where that the brake rope is passed through the carabiner. This mode is not commonly used however it provides some additional friction for heavier users. This will help those over 100kg who may otherwise struggle to control their descent on over-hanging pitches with the standard configuration.Sport mode gained some early popularity with climbers as a top-rope climbing belay option. Even though there is significantly less friction through the device, ‘lowering-off’ is still manageable because there is extra friction through the connectors at the top of the climb. The reduced friction makes it is easier to ‘take-in’ while the top-belayed climber ascends.This is the only way a climber should belay another lead-climber with a Figure-8. Used correctly this mode should not only provide sufficient function and friction to catch the leader in the event of a fall but also enable the belayer to ‘pay-out’ rope relatively easily. Lowering or descending in this mode takes practice as the rope does not feed through easily when the device is loaded.If the rope is passed through the ‘big’ hole a second time then the user has sufficient friction to control very heavy loads. This may be useful in rescue situations where an incapacitated group member is to be accompanied by another experienced operator. This technique, like all others discussed here, must be well understood and practiced in a controlled environment prior to actual use.Richard Delaney has worked professionally with ropes since 1992 as a multi-pitch rock-climbing instructor, technical rescue instructor and rope access technician. It is simply a presentation of some of the ways that the Figure-8 has been used by others to achieve certain variations in performance. Manufacturers may have instructions that present permitted uses of their products and these must be read, understood, and adhered to prior to and during use.© Richard Delaney, RopeLab, 2015RopeLab aims to provide rope technicians with sound research, education and collaboration.RopeLab explores roping equipment, systems, and techniques and seeks to provide a greater understanding of these for members.It is assumed that readers are familiar with the use and function of the Figure-8 descender and that, among other things, there must always be at least one brake-hand firmly in place on the brake strand of rope to manage friction provided by the device. If you are not familiar with the use of this device then do not try these techniques. If you do try any of these then do so in a controlled environment and with an independent safety system to protect you in the event of error or unexpected performance.There are many differences in shape with Figure-8s and each of these will have a very different feel with the auto-stop function. Shorter devices will be harder to unlock as the effective lever is shorter.RopeLab is for practitioners and will remain independent and objective.
$14.99 $ 14. If the rope is passed through the ‘big’ hole a second time then the user has sufficient friction to control very heavy loads.
Figure-8 Rescue Mode.
Descenders no longer routinely use 16-mm (5/8-in) rope, so the smaller dimensions of our Rescue 8 provide greater control. NFPA Rating : General Use *testing in manner of use 99
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