Product Overview
Threading a rope does not have to mean disconnecting your descender from your harness. The Rothco Rescue Figure 8 Ring has two holes at the tie-in end, allowing the device to stay attached while you thread the rope. That detail is especially useful when handling equipment in difficult conditions, where dropping a loose component can create a serious problem.
Room for two ropes, with horns to manage tie-offs
This rescue-style rappelling device accommodates two ropes up to 5/8 inch, making its rope-handling capacity an important consideration for customers selecting a figure-eight descender. Extended horns on the upper ring help keep the rope from migrating upward and locking off, while also making tie-offs easier to manage. These features distinguish its layout from a simple, unhorned figure-eight ring.
When choosing rappelling equipment, check the rope diameter and the requirements of your intended setup rather than relying on the device's appearance alone. The stated two-rope capacity gives you a clear starting point for that comparison.
Hard-coated aluminum construction
The ring is made from 6061-T6 aluminum with a hard coating for durability. At 211 grams, it keeps the device's weight modest without sacrificing the substantial construction reflected in its stated breaking strength of more than 10,000 pounds. Breaking strength is not the same as a working-load rating and should not be treated as the allowable load for a rappelling system.
- Device type: Rescue figure-eight descender
- Rope capacity: Two ropes up to 5/8 inch
- Material: Hard-coated 6061-T6 aluminum
- Device weight: 211 grams
- Stated breaking strength: 10,000+ pounds
- Country of origin: USA
For customers comparing rescue and rappelling hardware, this ring's most useful distinctions are its larger rope capacity, horned upper ring, and ability to remain connected during threading.
