H2 posted this one up. Haven't seen it before or talked about it.
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Figure 9 descender
- Thread starter MattMan81
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Clever little device. There goes $25... and I don't even rappel (yet)! Which means there goes a couple hundred as I slink over to EWO.
Sorry brother. Maybe you need to head over to the self help thread.Clever little device. There goes $25... and I don't even rappel (yet)! Which means there goes a couple hundred as I slink over to EWO.
I might try one as well. As it seems i always put my lifeguard on upside down every time I go to rappel out. I have a 8 an ATC. Not crazy about either of those.
I presume one could use the same auto block configuration in conjunction with the figure 9 device.
With the 9, the lever acts as control/brake so using a backup autoblock/friction hitch with that device would require a second hand to operate whether it was fixed above or below the 9.
Based on my experience of using a figure 8 descender in Auto-Stop mode (for example see https://www.ropelab.com.au/figure-8-descenders/ half way down has video showing how its used ). Guessing this will grind away at the figure 9 and carabiner like it did on my older figure 8 (no longer use it due to safety concerns).
Right on. I presume you'd have top hand on the 9 lever and bottom/brake hand on the auto block.
How does using a device like this wear ropes? I’d assume the tight bend and rope on rope could wear one out fast.
I like the inner ring as that should reduce the chattering you see on @NikoTheBowHunter Figure 8 pic. However, it should be a single piece forging. Having the handle pinned to the device is not something I want to see on safety equipment.
I'm definetly getting 1 of these.... Monster munter is not rated for aerial dancing so I need to upgrade
Saddle hunting has often been referred to as "The Tree Ballet of Death"
Is that just the anodizing coming off or is that actual gouging?
Looks like actual gouging. Any flashing or dirt on the biner will do that. Speaking of which, I need to wash my ropes...
I don’t think I would want to be pulled over by police with the fig 9 under my seat.
Multi-tasking figure eight, helps with tending and available for easy installation of rope at any time. Michoacán shown, but, any hitch would work. Square/reef knot in back on fig 8, and the ends brought to the front and tied with overhand, as back up and to keep out of the way.
