Protection & Hardware * | Smc Nfpa Figure 8 With Ears

Durable And Strong For Rescue And Tactical Use

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 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. 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.

Other Features: Material: Aluminum
Finish: Hard-Coat Anodized

Applications:
— Mountain & Urban Rescue
— Industrial-Work Related
— Tactical’Military & Law Enforcement
— Fire Departments
— Mountaineering & Caving

Certifications
— Certified By Underwriter’S Laboratories To Exceed The Nfpa 1983 “Tin. Technical Use Rating On 9.5Mm To 12.5Mm Rope.
— Certified By Underwriter’S Laboratories To Exceed The Nfpa 1983 “Gin. General Use Rating On 11Mm To 16Mm Rope.