Figure 8 Descender SMC

One of the most popular full-sized descenders used by professionals throughout the rescue, fire service, and police/tactical markets. Machined from 1/2 inch thick, solid aluminum, heat-treated bar then finished with a very tough, hard black anodized finish. 

The carabiner hole functions effectively as a sticht plate for 1/2 inch rope, although this configuration does not provide sufficient friction when used with smaller diameter rope.

The ''ears'' help to eliminate the potential for the rope to slip up into a girth hitch, they 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.

Specifications

• Model #: NFPA128701 (Black), NFPA128702 (Grey)
• Material: Aluminum
• Finish: Hard-coat Anodized
• Dimensions: 6” x 5.25” x 0.5”
• Weight: 6.5 oz (184g)
• Max. Rope size: = 5/8" (16mm)
• NFPA1983 T Certified = 13.5kN (3034 lbf) - 9.5mm to 12.5mm Ropes
• NFPA1983 G Certified = 22kN (4945 lbf) - 11mm to 16mm Ropes
• Made In USA

Applications:

• Mountain & Urban Rescue
• Industrial-Work related
• Tactical—Military & Law Enforcement
• Fire Departments
• Mountaineering & Caving

Certified by Underwriter’s Laboratories to exceed the NFPA 1983 “G” - General Use rating on 11mm to 16mm rope.