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Anyone using the Rock Exotica Mini 8?

BowhunterXC

BowhunterXC

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I ordered one of these devices for rappelling and it should be here this coming week. :)
I've been using the standard Figure 8 with an auto-block and a carabiner. However, I prefer the simplicity of using one device, instead of the Figure 8, plus an auto-block and a carabiner. The "ears" on the Mini 8 will eliminate the need for an auto-block....or so it appears in the videos that I've seen.

Anyone else using the Rock Exotica Mini 8?
How do you like it?

Thank you, BowhunterXC
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How do you figure that it will replace a autoblock? If you mean it would allow you to tie it off to stop then sure, but what an autoblock does is stop you if you slip or lose grip of the rope. Maybe I’m missing something.
 
gcr0003 said:
How do you figure that it will replace a autoblock? If you mean it would allow you to tie it off to stop then sure, but what an autoblock does is stop you if you slip or lose grip of the rope. Maybe I’m missing something.
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Good point! Perhaps I should reconsider how it gets used for rappelling.
 
BowhunterXC said:
Good point! Perhaps I should reconsider how it gets used for rappelling.
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The way I understand it, the autoblock is there to catch you in the event of a catastrophe - say, a deadhead falls and knocks you out while rappelling. The ability to halt your descent and work hand-free is an added bonus, but not the point of an autoblock. If I'm wrong I hope someone corrects me.
 
The stopper in back pushes the hitch up easily, the Sticht would be a good choice to use with the mini 8, also.
A better angle on the stopper, just two over hands back to back. The 14 kN break strength is probably strong enough, but I’m used to the limit being 23 kN, the fig 8 sitting next to the hitch also works. The ring in the small hole keeps it in place on this carabiner, so no noise, and it can’t slide past the bend, helping to prevent side loading.
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