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BlueWater Rescue 8

BlueWater Rescue 8
From BlueWater Ropes

Price: $32.95 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details

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Product Description

The BlueWater Rescue 8 is larger than a regular figure 8 and is designed specifically for rappelling and lowering heavy loads in rescue situations.

Product Details

  • Amazon Sales Rank: #44477 in Sports & Outdoors
  • Brand: BlueWater Ropes

Features

  • Forged and double anodized for an extra durable finish
  • Larger size figure 8 allows for better control and heat dissapation
  • Designed for use with double 7/16 inch ropes and single or double 1/2 inch ropes and larger only
  • Weight: 7.4 oz / 210g

Customer Reviews

Indespensable!5
This is the absolute last figure 8 you'll ever need to buy! I've used this to rappel 8 story buildings, belay climbers, and perform basic high and low angle rescues. It is by far the strongest, most versitile, and an absolutely indespensible piece of equipment. Mine has lasted through heavy use for many years, and I still haven't worn through the painted coating!

Gotta love those 8's4
First Impressions: It's a standard 8 belay/rappel device, but with the Rescue ears, to prevent the dreaded, inescapable Girth Hitch that can occur without it.

Pros: Smooth construction, large openings to allow for 7/16" or 1/2" rope for rescue use. Not much to say beyond that. 22kn BMS (roughly 4500lb breaking strength).

Cons: Not much, except: 22kn BMS/4500lb breaking strength. This unit is great for single person belays or rappels, but in situations where two people may be loading this unit, along with gear, safety factor ratios may come close to being or be breached. There is a very similar unit out there with a breaking strength roughly double this units value for not too much more. If using this in a rescue capacity, check with your team captain or safety officer. If for recreational rappelling/belaying, by all means, this unit will work fine. And you can avoid slipping into a girth hitch!

Overall: A great rappel device, light weight (for its size/volume), that will keep you rappelling for many years. But, for those working in the Search and Rescue capacity, check with team captains or safety officers.