Steel Rescue 8
Details
This steel figure eight is very popular for its high strength. Uses include personal belay, rescue, and rigging. The steel figure eight has long bent ears to prevent the rope from locking up during descent. Popular for rescue kits or as an inexpensive lowering device.
11,250 lb (50 kN) break strength.- Features & BenefitsManufacturer: US Rigging
- Materials: Stainless Steel
- Minimum rope diameter: 11mm (7/16")
- Maximum rope diameter: 16mm (5/8")
- Breaking strength: 50 kN (11,240 lb)
- Weighs: 1.6 lb
Ratings & Reviews
1 review
Built tough
by Samantha -
A bit heavy but its one of those things I always have on me. I use it for adding friction on a descent mostly. Its just added security for me knowing I have a backup way to the ground. Has held up well under my use.