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Figure 9 descender

I think I’m going to try this. I have spent a lot more than $25 on other stuff and just a quick glance I may actually like this.
 
The only issue I would have is lack of backup. Rappelling with fig 8 and using friction hitch attached to R side LM loop as control/brake gives you a constant back up as well.
 
Thetrueredneck said:
I think I’m going to try this. I have spent a lot more than $25 on other stuff and just a quick glance I may actually like this.
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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.
 
Praddle said:
The only issue I would have is lack of backup. Rappelling with fig 8 and using friction hitch attached to R side LM loop as control/brake gives you a constant back up as well.
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I presume one could use the same auto block configuration in conjunction with the figure 9 device.
 
TNSTAAFL said:
I presume one could use the same auto block configuration in conjunction with the figure 9 device.
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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.
 
Praddle said:
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.
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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.
 
Looks like actual gouging. Any flashing or dirt on the biner will do that. Speaking of which, I need to wash my ropes...
 
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.
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