I don't really like ears on
my eights, since the make the eight larger without really adding
anything. Some people think that ears keep the eight from locking
off in a girth hitch. I have three points to make on that view. First,
if so, why are the ears in the wrong place? To see what I mean,
look at the DMM Anka,
which has the small ears placed in the right place. Second, if
you rig the eight properly, it is almost impossible for the girth
hitch to occur. Finally, even if it does, releasing it is trivial
- if you have the rest of your gear set up properly and know what
you are doing.
I get rather annoyed by the large number of badly-designed eights on the market. Instead of just copying each other, manufacturers ought to show some innovation. Look at the Morph 8 - now there is a new idea! It has its problems, but at least it shows some attempt at innovation. My own Open Eight is another innovative example, as is Tom Mayer’s Lazy 8. The DMM Anka and the Faders Ballet have the right idea on where the ears should be. The Famau and Job are older designs that also put the ears in the proper place.
If you want a good laugh, look at the weights of some of these
eights!
More thoughts and data on Figure Eights with Ears
Image | ID | Device | Description | Acquired | Weight | Height | Width | Thickness | Std. volume |
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1225 | Ace![]() |
Forged, hard anodized, bent, pentagonal rope hole, oval eye, low ears | Katie Jo Miller, 2009 | 93 | 109 | 80 | 19 | 164 |
|
1141 | Advanced Base Camp | Milled, soft anodized, round rope & lightening holes, lunar eye | Kris Steele, 2008 | 242 | 174 | 171 | 13 | 378 |
|
936 | Aircraft Materials Ltd. | Milled, soft anodized, triangular ears, round top hole and eye | eBay, 2004 | 231 | 173 | 122 | 13 | 264 |
|
1408 | AMP Outdoor 8![]() |
Forged, hard anodized, bent, pentagonal rope hole, oval eye, low ears | Backyard Zip Lines, 2014 | 94 | 110 | 80 | 18 | 160 |
|
2453 | Asol, Version A | Forged, soft anodized, round rope hole, round eye | Brasovia, 2017 | 115 | 145 | 75 | 16 | 169 |
|
2466 | Asol, Version B | Forged, soft anodized Al, lunar holes, belay slot | Zhao Xiaodong, 2017 | 249 | 169 | 170 | 16 | 461 |
|
1149 | ASR Rescue 8 | Milled, soft anodized, subtriangular body, trapezoidal top hole and subtriangular eye | Alan Leach, 2008 | 273 | 162 | 162 | 13 | 339 |
|
922 1094 |
AustriAlpin Eight Special | Milled, hard anodized, blended triangular ears, oval to D top hole, triangular eye |
|
101 | 114 | 95 | 10 | 108 |
|
2575 | AustriAlpin Nemo AF09B | Milled, soft anodized, subrectangular rope hole, pear-shaped eye, side ears | CanyonZone.com - Gertjan van Pelt, 2020 | 47 | 102 | 69 | 8 | 56 |
|
2576 | AustriAlpin Nemo Fix AF09B-X-F | Milled, soft anodized, subrectangular rope hole, round eye /w o-ring, side ears | CanyonZone.com - Gertjan van Pelt, 2020 | 53 | 102 | 69 | 8 | 56 |
|
1467 | AustriAlpin NO.MAD | Milled, hard anodized, irregular rope hole, round eye /w o-ring, side ears | Alpinsport Basis GmbH, 2015 | 106 | 127 | 89 | 10 | 113 |
|
2577 | AustriAlpin RopeX Guide 8, Version A | Milled, soft anodized, round rope hole, cardioid eye, side ears | CanyonZone.com - Gertjan van Pelt, 2020 | 179 | 128 | 129 | 12 | 201 |
|
3065 | AustriAlpin RopeX Guide 8, Version B | Milled, hard anodized, round rope hole, cardioid eye, side ears | CanyonZone.com - Gertjan van Pelt, 2021 | 183 | 128 | 129 | 12 | 201 |
|
1157 | Blitz Safety 8 | Milled, hard anodized, subhexagonal rope hole, long slot eye, side ears | Tim Nolan, 2008 | 205 | 179 | 101 | 13 | 231 |
|
1265 | BlueWater Mini Rescue 8 | Milled, soft anodized, triangular rope hole, round eye | justrescue.com, 2010 | 50 | 72 | 69 | 10 | 47 |
|
552 | BlueWater Rescue 8, Version A | Forged, hard anodized, oval rope & lightening holes, lunar eye | GearPro, 1999 | 216 | 171 | 149 | 16 | 408 |
|
552 | BlueWater Rescue 8, Version B | Forged, hard anodized, oval rope & lightening holes, lunar eye | zombiefamilyjohn, 2022 | 217 | 172 | 152 | 16 | 410 |
|
3131 | C-Wildyfield Wings 8 | Forged, hard anodized Al, lunar holes, belay slot | Alex Ishakov, 2022 | 278 | 170 | 170 | 18 | 505 |
|
3239 | Calma Antibloc, Version A | Forged, unfinished, web shank, low ears, round holes | Raul Macia Sanchez, 2022 | 174 | 153 | 108 | 16 | 270 |
|
925 | Calma Antibloc, Version B | Forged, soft anodized, twin-bar shank, low ears, round holes | Barrabés.com, 2003 | 143 | 151 | 109 | 15 | 242 |
|
1457 | Canyon Werks CRITR | Milled, arms & legs, belay slot, round eye /w o-ring | Brett Sapowith, 2015 | 132 | 124 | 99 | 11 | 135 |
|
1480 | Canyon Werks CRITR2 | Milled Al, arms & legs, belay slot, round eye /w o-ring | Imlay Canyon Gear, 2016 | 130 | 138 | 100 | 11 | 149 |
|
3030 | Canyoning Equipment 4 You Axe–8 | Milled Al, soft anodized, irregular rope hole, round eye /w o-ring | CanyonZone.com - Gertjan van Pelt, 2021 | 108 | 147 | 82 | 10 | 120 |
|
3031 | Canyoning Equipment 4 You Devil–8, Version A | Milled Al, soft anodized, top & bottom horns, round eye /w o-ring | CanyonZone.com - Gertjan van Pelt, 2021 | 120 | 135 | 80 | 10 | 107 |
|
3201 | Canyoning Equipment 4 You Devil–8, Version B | Milled SS, top & bottom horns, round eye /w o-ring | CanyonZone.com - Gertjan van Pelt, 2022 | 341 | 135 | 80 | 10 | 109 |
|
2578 | CanyonZone Zone 8 | Milled Al, soft anodized Al, irregular rope hole, round eye /w o-ring, curved belay slot | CanyonZone.com - Gertjan van Pelt, 2020 | 111 | 132 | 93 | 10 | 123 |
|
2509 | Chinese Model A | Forged unfinshed SS, side horns, tiny slot | Buy Mania, 2019 | 395 | 144 | 116 | 11 | 185 |
|
1303 | Climb Right #85228 | Forged, soft anodized Al, lunar holes, belay slot | Sara Trovich, 2011 | 272 | 171 | 172 | 17 | 503 |
|
2442 | Climb Right #85280 | Milled, soft anodized, round rope hole, belay slot, lunar eye | WesSpur Tree Equipment, 2017 | 208 | 149 | 150 | 12 | 257 |
|
1438 | Climb X Mini Rescue 8 | Forged, hard anodized, bent, pentagonal rope hole, oval eye, low ears | Climb X, 2015 | 93 | 109 | 80 | 19 | 164 |
|
1437 | Climb X Rescue 8 | Forged, soft anodized Al, lunar holes, belay slot | Climb X, 2015 | 280 | 170 | 170 | 16 | 466 |
|
1158 | Climbing Technology Ltd. 2D617 | Forged, soft anodized Al, lunar rope holes, oval eye, belay slot | We’re Not Scared Safety, 2008 | 246 | 172 | 172 | 16 | 463 |
|
1170 | Climbing Technology Ltd. 4D617 | Forged SS, Lunar rope hole, D eye, Pentagonal aux. hole | Derek Nichols, 2008 | 536 | 171 | 160 | 12 | 329 |
|
311 | CMC Rappel 8, Version A | Milled, soft anodized, round rope hole, large vertical oval eye | Bob & Bob, 1990 | 158 | 132 | 140 | 13 | 240 |
|
3225 | CMC Rappel 8, Version B | Milled, soft anodized, round rope hole, large vertical oval eye | Michael Melfi, 2012 | 159 | 135 | 140 | 13 | 239 |
|
1308 | CMC Rappel 8, Version C | Milled, soft anodized, round rope hole, large vertical oval eye | Michael Melfi, 2012 | 159 | 135 | 140 | 13 | 239 |
|
310 | CMC Rescue 8, Version A | Forged, painted, steel, round rope hole, large vertical slot eye | Bob & Bob, 1989 | 624 | 168 | 167 | 14 | 393 |
|
309 | CMC Rescue 8, Version B | Forged, unfinished, steel, round rope hole, large vertical slot eye | L&S Sporting Goods, 1989 | 635 | 168 | 167 | 14 | 393 |
|
3050 | CMC Rescue 8, Version C | Milled, hard anodized, round rope hole, large vertical oval eye | Sam Johnson, 2022 | 166 | 137 | 144 | 13 | 251 |
|
1318 | CMC Rescue 8, Version D | Milled plated steel, round rope hole, large vertical slot eye | Jeannette Montgomery, 2012 | 511 | 151 | 159 | 13 | 300 |
|
1317 3212 |
CMC Rescue 8, Version E | Milled anodized Al, round rope hole, large vertical slot eye |
|
218 | 171 | 171 | 13 | 372 |
|
1027 | CMC Survivor 8 | Milled, hard anodized, triangular ears, round holes | CMC, 2007 | 44 | 73 | 71 | 10 | 51 |
|
1441 | CMI El Diablo | Milled, hard anodized, indented oval rope hole and belay slot, subtriangular eye, six horns | CMI, 2015 | 132 | 140 | 92 | 9 | 121 |
|
314 1153 1154 1222 |
CMI Rescue 8, Version A | Forged, hard anodized, oval rope & lightening holes, lunar eye |
|
219 | 167 | 151 | 17 | 429 |
|
3272 | CMI Rescue 8, Version B | Forged, hard anodized, oval rope & lightening holes, lunar eye | Sam Johnson, 2023 | 218 | 172 | 152 | 16 | 416 |
|
3127 3178 |
CMI Rescue 8, Version C | Forged, hard anodized, oval rope & lightening holes, lunar eye |
|
214 | 171 | 152 | 16 | 412 |
|
316 | DMM Anka, Version A | Forged, unfinished, 90 degree twist | Bob & Bob, 1987 | 188 | 142 | 84 | 47 | 561 |
|
1446 | DMM Anka, Version B | Forged, hard anodized, 90 degree twist | Amazon.com, 2015 | 174 | 144 | 85 | 47 | 572 |
|
2456 | Edelrid Hannibal | Forged, soft anodized, subpentagonal rope hole, round eye | Backcountry Gear, 2017 | 103 | 131 | 74 | 13 | 124 |
|
2579 | Edelrid Mago | Forged, soft anodized, subrectangular rope hole & eye, 2 slots, top & side ears | CanyonZone.com - Gertjan van Pelt, 2020 | 38 | 106 | 70 | 8 | 62 |
|
3138 | Edelrid Rescue 8 | Forged, hard anodized, lunar rope hole and oval eye, 1 slot, top & side ears | CanyonZone.com - Gertjan van Pelt, 2022 | 241 | 172 | 171 | 15 | 447 |
|
1172 1272 |
Eiger RP100 | Forged, polished, oval rope and aux. Holes, lunar eye |
|
197 | 172 | 150 | 13 | 332 |
|
2463 | Epic Peak | Forged, hard anodized Al, lunar holes, belay slot | Epic Peak, 2017 | 279 | 170 | 169 | 16 | 454 |
|
3028 | Eroica Snail | Milled Al, soft anodized, 3 irregular holes, round eye /w o-ring, T-side and basal horns, | CanyonZone.com - Gertjan van Pelt, 2021 | 148 | 145 | 96 | 10 | 143 |
|
927 | Faders Ballet![]() |
Forged, hard anodized, bent, pentagonal rope hole, oval eye, low ears | Barrabés.com, 2003 | 84 | 108 | 80 | 19 | 84 |
|
317 | Famau, Version A | Forged, unfinished, bent, rectangular rope hole /w spike, round eye | Pathfinder Sports, 1979 | 203 | 154 | 79 | 41 | 499 |
|
1061 1282 1320 3132 |
Famau, Version B | Forged, unfinished, bent, rectangular rope hole /w spike, round eye |
|
211 | 153 | 80 | 46 | 559 |
|
1385 | Famau, Version C | Forged, unfinished, bent, rectangular rope hole /w spike, round eye | M. Iturzata, 2013 | 209 | 156 | 80 | 46 | 570 |
|
1140 1300 |
Fusion | Forged, soft anodized Al, lunar holes, belay slot |
|
260 | 171 | 171 | 16 | 455 |
|
1410 | Fusion (Good Makings) Compact Bent 8![]() |
Forged, hard anodized, bent, pentagonal rope hole, oval eye, low ears | Joyce Fabric, 2014 | 88 | 111 | 79 | 18 | 156 |
|
1256 | Fusion Terminal Rappel 8 | Forged, soft anodized Al, lunar holes, belay slot | Claudia Zavala, 2010 | 254 | 170 | 170 | 16 | 455 |
|
3248 | Gallis | Forged, unfinished, oval rope hole, round eye, side "T" | Artyom Babin (Артём Бабин), 2022 | 93 | 108 | 83 | 10 | 92 |
|
3092 | Glacier Black PaliKoa Element, Version A | Milled Al, sort anodized, D rope hole, round eye /w o-ring, belay slot, 2 T-horns, 2 lower horns | Glacier Black, 2021 | 162 | 130 | 106 | 10 | 134 |
|
3199 | Glacier Black PaliKoa Element, Version B | Milled Al, sort anodized, D rope hole, round eye /w o-ring, belay slot, 2 T-horns, 2 lower horns | CanyonZone.com - Gertjan van Pelt, 2022 | 161 | 130 | 106 | 9 | 129 |
|
3093 | Glacier Black PaliKoa Pivot, Version A | Milled Al, sort anodized, D rope hole, 1 bottom & 2 side round eyes /w o-rings, belay slot, 2 T-horns, 2 lower horns | Glacier Black, 2021 | 156 | 130 | 101 | 10 | 128 |
|
3200 | Glacier Black PaliKoa Pivot, Version B | Milled Al, sort anodized, D rope hole, 1 bottom & 2 side round eyes /w o-rings, belay slot, 2 T-horns, 2 lower horns | CanyonZone.com - Gertjan van Pelt, 2022 | 152 | 130 | 101 | 10 | 124 |
|
1409 | Good Makings, Version A | Forged, soft anodized Al, lunar holes, belay slot | Joyce Fabric, 2014 | 277 | 170 | 170 | 16 | 466 |
|
962 | Good Makings, Version B![]() |
Forged, soft anodized, bent, pentagonal rope hole, oval eye, low ears | Jenny Box, 2014 | 93 | 110 | 80 | 18 | 157 |
|
320 2473 |
Handley Cool 8, Thick-walled | Welded 9.8 mm. thick-walled stainless steel tubing, unfinished, irregular holes |
|
173 | 126 | 141 | 19 | 338 |
|
319 2407 |
Handley Cool 8, Thin-walled | Welded 9.8 mm. thin-walled stainless steel tubing, unfinished, irregular holes |
|
108 | 158 | 164 | 19 | 492 |
|
1007 | Hugh Banner | Forged, unfinished, side T horns, round rope hole, auxiliary hole, and eye | Koen Viaene, 2006 | 149 | 123 | 116 | 13 | 181 |
|
595 | Hugh Banner Safety "8," Version A | Forged, unfinished, hexagonal rope hole, sewn 19mm x 3mm attachment sling | Cormier Mountaineering, 2001 | 156 | 145 | 108 | 13 | 199 |
|
1325 | Hugh Banner Safety "8," Version B | Forged, unfinished, hexagonal rope hole, trapezoidal eye | Tom Furey, 2012 | 141 | 144 | 108 | 13 | 194 |
|
1032 | Hugh Banner Safety "8," Version B copy | Forged, unfinished, hexagonal rope hole, trapezoidal eye | Christopher Wanless, 2007 | 140 | 141 | 109 | 13 | 193 |
|
2455 | Ice Rock Duckling | Forged, Hard anodized, irregular rope hole /w internal horn, round eye /w O-ring, 4 ears | Ice Rock, 2017 | 116 | 126 | 105 | 11 | 142 |
|
3246 | Imlay Canyon Gear CRITR3 | Milled Al, arms & legs, belay slot, round eye /w o-ring | CanyonZone.com - Gertjan van Pelt, 2022 | 124 | 138 | 100 | 11 | 151 |
|
564 | Interalp/Camp Job, Version A | Forged, unfinished Al, Oval rope hole, round eye, irregular slot, four lateral ears | Dirk Stoffels, 2000 | 199 | 171 | 100 | 34 | 581 |
|
1103 | Interalp/Camp Job, Version B | Forged, unfinished Al, Oval rope hole, round eye, irregular slot, four lateral ears | The Outdoor Outpost, 2007 | 199 | 174 | 100 | 34 | 581 |
|
933 | ISC RP100 | Milled, hard anodized, oval rope & lightening holes, lunar eye | Marc Savinac, 2003 | 208 | 170 | 147 | 13 | 312 |
|
1238 | ISC RP120 Mini | Milled, hard anodized, 2 rope holes, low ears | RescueTech1, 2009 | 55 | 88 | 55 | 8 | 40 |
|
3003 | ISC RP130 Figure 9 | Forged, hard anodized Al, oval top hole, 90° oval eye, top horn | YatesGear Inc., 2021 | 204 | 192 | 159 | 42 | 1289 |
|
2591 | Kailas Canyon | Forged, soft anodized Al, irregular rope hole, round eye /w o-ring | Kailas, 2021 | 124 | 126 | 93 | 13 | 152 |
|
2582 | Kailas Multi 8![]() |
Forged, hard anodized, pentagonal rope hole, oval eye, low ears | Kailas, 2021 | 93 | 113 | 80 | 10 | 93 |
|
1022 | Kong | Forged stainless steel, round holes, belay slot | Barry Duncan, 2006 | 446 | 140 | 129 | 16 | 285 |
|
561 | Kong Big "8" (805.04) | Forged, plated steel, lunar holes, belay slot | Inner Mountain Outfitters, 2000 | 787 | 171 | 170 | 17 | 494 |
|
562 | Kong Big "8" (805.05) | Forged, unfinished SS, lunar holes, belay slot | Inner Mountain Outfitters, 2000 | 822 | 171 | 170 | 17 | 494 |
|
563 | Kong Big "8" (805.06) | Forged, soft anodized Al, lunar holes, belay slot | Inner Mountain Outfitters, 2000 | 265 | 171 | 170 | 17 | 494 |
|
1411 2495 |
Kong Oka (805.08.B) | Forged, soft anodized Al, irregular rope hole, round eye /w grommet, curved belay slot |
|
101 | 137 | 94 | 11 | 139 |
|
3006 | Krok 6013_0745.6 (Восьмёрка Увеличенная Двурогая Сталь) | Milled steel, painted, side T horns, round holes | Krok, 2021 | 549 | 154 | 152 | 10 | 229 |
|
3005 | Krok 6021_0745.9 (Инвар Двурогий Сталь) | Milled steel, painted, side T horns, round holes | Krok, 2021 | 549 | 154 | 152 | 10 | 229 |
|
1108 | Krok 8 Ear | Milled, painted, side T horns, round holes | PetrenkoWorld, 2007 | 139 | 151 | 99 | 10 | 154 |
|
1109 | Krok Invar Aluminum | Milled, painted, side T horns, round holes | PetrenkoWorld, 2007 | 126 | 132 | 109 | 10 | 149 |
|
1110 | Krok Invar Steel, Version A | Welded 10 mm. rod, side T horns, subrounded holes | PetrenkoWorld, 2007 | 287 | 149 | 108 | 10 | 166 |
|
1334 | Krok Invar Steel, Version B | Milled steel, painted, 2 side T-horns | Gear4Rocks, 2012 | 459 | 120 | 138 | 10 | 159 |
|
1144 | Krok SQU-EAR | Milled, painted, side T horns, pentagonal rope hole, round eye | Gear4Rocks, 2008 | 115 | 118 | 99 | 9 | 109 |
|
981 | Lazy 8 | Milled, offset irregular rope hole, oval eye, noncommercial | Tom Mayer, 2005 | 82 | 104 | 72 | 10 | 74 |
|
1370 1371 |
Mad Rock Rescue 8 | Forged, soft anodized Al, lunar holes, belay slot | Alonzo Guerra, 2012 (two) | 258 | 171 | 171 | 16 | 84 |
|
1205 | Mad Rock Small Rescue 8![]() |
Forged, hard anodized, bent, pentagonal rope hole, oval eye, low ears | Mad Rock, 2009 | 91 | 109 | 80 | 19 | 84 |
|
972 | Madagaskar (Мадагаскар) |
Milled unfinished Al, asymmetric, three horns, copy of Petzl Pirana | Ural Sport, 2004 | 81 | 123 | 77 | 10 | 93 |
|
1422 | Mammut Nano 8 | Forged, soft anodized Al, side T horns, hexagonal rope hole, oval eye | Backcountry Gear, 2014 | 40 | 84 | 72 | 9 | 54 |
|
1246 | Manaraga, Version A | Milled, soft anodized Al, oval rope hole, round eye, low ears | John MacDonald, 2009 | 119 | 112 | 84 | 11 | 84 |
|
3070 | Manaraga, Version B | Milled, soft anodized Al, oval rope hole, round eye, low ears | Artyom Babin (Артём Бабин), 2021 | 113 | 112 | 83 | 12 | 106 |
|
1097 | Mizo Jet Man Big, Version A | Forged 7071-T5, unfinished, side T horns, round rope hole, auxiliary hole, and eye | Mizo, 2007 | 145 | 122 | 116 | 13 | 177 |
|
3259 | Mizo Jet Man Big, Version B | Forged 7071-T5, unfinished, side T horns, round rope hole, auxiliary hole, and eye | Shinya Fujii, 2023 | 148 | 123 | 116 | 12 | 177 |
|
1098 | Mizo Jet Man Small | Forged 7071-T5, unfinished, side T horns, round rope hole, auxiliary hole, and eye | Mizo, 2007 | 105 | 114 | 110 | 10 | 123 |
|
1099 | Mizo Jet Man Sus | Forged SS, unfinished, side T horns, oval rope hole, round eye | Mizo, 2007 | 467 | 136 | 121 | 14 | 237 |
|
532 | Morph 8 | Milled, unfinished, asymmetrical, one ear, noncommercial | Ben Schwartz, 1997 | 151 | 146 | 65 | 13 | 123 |
|
952 | Morph 8 Prototype | Milled, unfinished, asymmetrical, one ear, noncommercial | William Shrewsbury, 2004 | 144 | 146 | 67 | 13 | 124 |
|
322 3177 |
Munter 74 (a.k.a. Egg Mark 3) |
Cast, unfinished, D rope hole, Rectangular eye, 4 round & 2 arced lightening holes |
|
219 | 181 | 124 | 10 | 224 |
|
583 | New England Micro Rappel Device | Forged steel, round rope hole, two rectangular eyes | Gearshop.com, 2000 | 150 | 92 | 52 | 10 | 46 |
|
1427 | New England Micro Rappel Device - Eric Thunberg Copy | Forged steel, round rope hole, two rectangular eyes | Eric Thunberg, 2014 | 58 | 91 | 52 | 10 | 45 |
|
3136 | NewDoar | Forged, hard anodized Al, lunar holes, belay slot | Philip Heffley, 2022 | 287 | 170 | 170 | 16 | 476 |
|
1412 | NH | Forged painted steel, side T horns, round rope hole and eye | Zhao Xiaodong, 2014 | 315 | 145 | 124 | 10 | 186 |
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3140 | NLNTL | Forged, hard anodized Al, lunar holes, belay slot | Roger & Dawn Neher, 2022 | 289 | 170 | 170 | 17 | 488 |
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1453 | NTR | Forged, hard anodized Al, lunar holes, belay slot | Linko Chen, 2015 | 271 | 169 | 168 | 16 | 450 |
|
1481 | On Rope Canyoneering Hoodoo | Milled Al, top & bottom horns, two side "T"s, belay slot, o-ring in eye | On Rope Canyoneering LLC, 2016 | 157 | 159 | 100 | 10 | 151 |
|
2491 | On Rope Canyoneering Hoodoo SL | Milled Al, bottom horns, two side "T"s, belay slot, o-ring in eye | On Rope Canyoneering LLC, 2018 | 121 | 125 | 94 | 9 | 110 |
|
3230 | Orbsoul | Forged, hard anodized Al, lunar holes, belay slot | Jill Killham, 2022 | 284 | 171 | 170 | 16 | 473 |
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3104 | Orion-Alp Hummingbird (Орион-Альп Колибри) | Milled, painted, irregular hexagonal rope hole, oval eye, 1 upper & 2 lower horns | Artyom Babin (Артём Бабин), 2021 | 107 | 111 | 90 | 10 | 98 |
|
3107 | Orion-Alp Steel Combo (Орион-Альп Восьмёрка Стальная Комбо) | Forged painted steel, side T horn, round rope hole and eye | Artyom Babin (Артём Бабин), 2021 | 329 | 149 | 126 | 10 | 180 |
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3106 | Orion-Alp Steel Horned (Орион-Альп Восьмёрка Стальная Рогатая) | Forged painted steel, side T horn, round rope hole and eye | Artyom Babin (Артём Бабин), 2021 | 427 | 162 | 120 | 10 | 195 |
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3105 | Orion-Alp Two-Horned Steel (Орион-Альп Восьмёрка Стальная Двурогая) | Milled steel, painted, side T horns, round holes | Artyom Babin (Артём Бабин), 2021 | 419 | 127 | 136 | 10 | 170 |
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1396 | Pensafe | Forged steel, round rope hole, belay slot | Jay Walker, 2013 | 674 | 166 | 152 | 19 | 465 |
|
2508 | Perfeclan | Forged unfinshed SS, side horns, tiny slot | Perfeclan, 2019 | 450 | 170 | 155 | 11 | 283 |
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904 | Petzl Pirana, Version A | Forged unfinished Al, asymmetric, three horns | Karst Sports, 2001 | 96 | 115 | 76 | 15 | 130 |
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1298 | Petzl Pirana, Version B | Forged hard anodized Al, 8-ish with horns | gotyourgear.com, 2011 | 96 | 115 | 77 | 14 | 122 |
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3188 | Petzl Pirana, Version C (D005AA00)![]() |
Forged soft anodized Al, 8-ish with horns | On Rope 1, 2022 | 104 | 115 | 89 | 25 | 257 |
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2551 | Petzl Pirana, Version D (D005AA01)![]() |
Forged hard anodized Al, 8-ish with horns | Omni Pro Gear, 2020 | 104 | 115 | 89 | 25 | 257 |
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3189 | Petzl Pirana, Version E (D005BA00) | Forged soft anodized Al, 8-ish with horns | On Rope 1, 2022 | 89 | 115 | 77 | 15 | 131 |
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3190 | Petzl Pirana, Version F (D005BA02) | Forged hard anodized Al, 8-ish with horns | On Rope 1, 2022 | 89 | 115 | 77 | 15 | 131 |
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1021 | PMI Steel Rescue 8 | Milled steel, round rope hole, pear eye | On Rope 1, 2006 | 663 | 170 | 158 | 13 | 344 |
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1475 | Proverti CD 302 | Forged, hard anodized, bent, pentagonal rope hole, oval eye, low ears | Ondřej Belica, 2015 | 89 | 108 | 79 | 18 | 154 |
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1114 | Quechua | Milled Al, irregular rope hole, oval eye, small ear nubs | Matthew Collings, 2007 | 91 | 122 | 75 | 10 | 92 |
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1250 | Radeberger Haken, Version A | Cast Al, irregular rope hole, dual eye, multiple horns, auxiliary holes | Harald Müller, 2010 | 299 | 176 | 153 | 28 | 760 |
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1283 | Radeberger Haken, Version B | Cast Al, irregular rope hole, dual eye, multiple horns, auxiliary holes | Fritz Scholz, 2011 | 682 | 265 | 213 | 37 | 2066 |
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1350 | Radeberger Haken, Version C | Cast Al, irregular rope hole, dual eye, multiple horns, auxiliary holes | Tino Schneider, 2012 | 712 | 287 | 205 | 34 | 1995 |
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1314 | Radeberger Haken, Version D | Milled & welded stainless steel, irregular rope hole, dual eye, multiple horns, auxiliary holes | Thorsten Huk, 2011 | 1792 | 290 | 205 | 26 | 1546 |
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1400 | Radeberger Haken, Version E | Cast Al, irregular rope hole, triple eye, multiple horns, auxiliary holes | Daniel Liebers, 2013 | 1266 | 288 | 207 | 39 | 2337 |
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935 | Rappel Rescue Systems Pro-Pak, Version A | Forged Al, hard anodized, partitioned oval rope hole, round eye, vertical ears, for kevlar webbing. | Alan Shelby, 2004 | 294 | 191 | 86 | 16 | 255 |
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1212 | Rappel Rescue Systems Pro-Pak, Version B | Forged Al, hard anodized, partitioned oval rope hole, round eye, vertical ears, for kevlar webbing. | Centurion Surplus, 2009 | 299 | 189 | 84 | 17 | 266 |
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514 | Rappel Wheel, Version A | Forged & cut by hand from MS part 22940, soft anodized, 2 ears | Para-Gear (blank), 1995 | 356 | 150 | 150 | 16 | 360 |
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515 | Rappel Wheel, Version B | Forged & cut by hand from MS part 22940, soft anodized, 4 ears | Para-Gear (blank), 1995 | 356 | 150 | 150 | 16 | 360 |
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1449 | Rescue Q, Version A | Milled, hard anodized, round rope hole, subtriangular eye, side ears | Collon Phillips, 2015 | 238 | 190 | 114 | 13 | 273 |
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3082 | Rescue Q, Version B | Milled, soft anodized, round rope hole, subtriangular eye, side ears | David W. Pugh, 2021 | 236 | 191 | 114 | 13 | 272 |
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2498 | Rescue Q, Version C | Milled, soft anodized, round rope hole, subtriangular eye, side ears | Darold E. Barker (tekpeddler), 2018 | 246 | 195 | 117 | 13 | 288 |
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1132 | Rescue Q, Version D | Milled, hard anodized, round rope hole, subtriangular eye, side ears | Mark Hopkins, 2007 | 239 | 194 | 120 | 13 | 293 |
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3054 | Rescue Q, Version E | Milled, hard anodized, round rope hole, subtriangular eye, side ears | Jonathan M. White, 2021 | 242 | 193 | 115 | 13 | 277 |
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3262 | Rescue Q, Version F (FE2121N) | Milled, hard anodized, round rope hole, belay slot,subtriangular eye, side ears | Don Foote, 2023 | 248 | 193 | 117 | 13 | 283 |
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2507 | Rescue Q Mini, Version A | Milled, soft anodized, round rope hole, round eye, side ears | Robert Moser, NC Rescue Tech, 2019 | 61 | 100 | 65 | 9 | 59 |
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3263 | Rescue Q Mini, Version B (FE2122N) | Milled, soft anodized, round rope hole, round eye, side ears | Don Foote, 2023 | 63 | 99 | 64 | 10 | 60 |
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551 | Rescue Systems Inc. | Forged Steel, oval rope hole, sound eye, short belay slot, asymmetrical | On Rope 1, 1999 | 672 | 162 | 149 | 19 | 459 |
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2574 | Resonator 3000 | Milled Al, unfinished, T arms, hooked T legs, 2 blay slots, o-ring in eye | Canyon Gear, 2020 | 178 | 140 | 125 | 9 | 161 |
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326 | Rock & Rescue | Milled, soft anodized, round rope & lightening holes, lunar eye | John E. Weinel, Inc., 1991 | 231 | 174 | 169 | 13 | 382 |
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1280 2535 |
Rock Exotica MicroEight | Milled, hard anodized, subtriangular rope hole, round eye with o-ring, side ears |
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49 | 75 | 78 | 9 | 54 |
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1254 | Rock Exotica MiniEight | Milled, hard anodized, D-shaped rope hole, round eye with o-ring, belay slot, side ears | David B. Coles, 2010 | 59 | 92 | 82 | 10 | 72 |
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1389 1390 |
Rock Exotica RescueEight | Milled, hard anodized, round rope hole, pear eye |
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170 | 151 | 159 | 12 | 285 |
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328 | Russ Anderson, Version A | Milled, soft anodized, round holes | ca. 1981 | 191 | 159 | 135 | 13 | 279 |
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329 | Russ Anderson, Version B | Milled, soft anodized, round holes, slot | Speleoshoppe, 1982 | 177 | 159 | 135 | 13 | 279 |
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334 1156 |
Russ Anderson, Version C | Milled, soft anodized, drooped ears. round rope hole, D eye |
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195 | 155 | 133 | 13 | 268 |
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335 3196 |
Russ Anderson, Version D | Milled, hard anodized, drooped ears. round rope & lightening hole, D eye |
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184 | 155 | 133 | 13 | 268 |
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1142 | Russ Anderson, Version E | Milled, hard anodized, drooped ears. round rope & lightening hole, D eye | Dana D. Sandefur, 2008 | 182 | 156 | 133 | 13 | 263 |
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3273 | Russ Anderson, Version F | Milled, hard anodized, drooped ears. round rope & lightening hole, D eye | Sam Johnson, 2023 | 183 | 157 | 133 | 13 | 262 |
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336 | Russ Anderson, Version G | Milled, unfinished, steel, dropped ears, irregular rope hole, quarter circle eye | 1980s | 648 | 180 | 161 | 13 | 377 |
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1159 | Russ Anderson, Version H | Milled, hard anodized, dropped ears, irregular rope hole, quarter circle eye | Inner Mountain Outfitters, 2008 | 226 | 180 | 163 | 13 | 369 |
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342 | Russian, Version A | Milled, soft anodized, tie-off horns, round holes | John E. Weinel, Inc., 1994 | 140 | 134 | 108 | 12 | 174 |
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473 | Russian, Version B | Milled, unfinished, two separate side horns, round holes | John E. Weinel, Inc., 1990 | 86 | 98 | 82 | 11 | 88 |
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492 | Russian, Version C | Milled, soft anodized, side T horns, round holes | John E. Weinel, Inc., early 1990s. | 64 | 85 | 79 | 11 | 74 |
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523 | Russian, Version D | Milled steel, unfinished, side T horns, triangular rope hole, round eye | John E. Weinel, Inc., 1996 | 111 | 134 | 74 | 12 | 119 |
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965 | Russian, Version E | Milled, soft anodized, side T horns, round holes | Ural Sport, 2004 | 111 | 135 | 105 | 10 | 139 |
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966 | Russian, Version F | Milled(?) steel, painted, side T horns, round holes | Ural Sport, 2004 | 330 | 147 | 125 | 10 | 184 |
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967 | Russian, Version G | Milled, soft anodized, side T horns, round holes | Ural Sport, 2004 | 81 | 98 | 85 | 10 | 83 |
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968 | Russian, Version H | Milled, painted, round rope hole & eye | Ural Sport, 2004 | 79 | 94 | 81 | 10 | 78 |
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969 | Russian, Version I | Milled steel, painted, side T horns, round holes | Ural Sport, 2004 | 297 | 132 | 109 | 10 | 147 |
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970 | Russian, Version J | Forged, painted, side T horns, round holes | Ural Sport, 2004 | 172 | 153 | 98 | 13 | 193 |
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971 | Russian, Version K | Forged, painted, side T horns, oval rope hole, round eye | Ural Sport, 2004 | 189 | 155 | 115 | 15 | 259 |
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3164 | Russian, Version L | Welded rod, internal divider, side T horns | Artyom Babin (Артём Бабин), 2022 | 644 | 223 | 168 | 12 | 447 |
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3221 | Russian, Version M | Milled, soft anodized, tie-off horns, round holes | Artyom Babin (Артём Бабин), 2022 | 121 | 131 | 110 | 10 | 140 |
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3222 | Russian, Version N | Hand-cut Al plate, oval rope hole, round eye, side T-Horns | Artyom Babin (Артём Бабин), 2022 | 146 | 149 | 92 | 10 | 132 |
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3256 | Russian, Version O | Milled, tie-off horns, round holes | Artyom Babin (Артём Бабин), 2023 | 145 | 128 | 115 | 10 | 151 |
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3257 | Russian, Version P | Hand-cut double-ended Al plate, teardrop rope hole, round eyes, side T-Horns | Artyom Babin (Артём Бабин), 2023 | 154 | 140 | 121 | 10 | 161 |
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3258 | Russian, Version Q | Hand-cut teardrop Al plate, oval rope hole, round eye, high T-Horns | Artyom Babin (Артём Бабин), 2023 | 477 | 185 | 126 | 13 | 303 |
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3267 | S.E.Peak SE–224 | Forged, hard anodized Al, lunar holes, belay slot | Amazon.com, 2023 | 284 | 170 | 170 | 18 | 518 |
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3223 | S.E.Peak SE–225 | Milled Al, soft anodized, tiangular rope hole, round eye | lagurindu64 / SEPEAK / Amazon.com, 2022 | 107 | 100 | 99 | 12 | 114 |
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586 | SBCI Amigo Bailout 8![]() |
Milled, soft anodized, pentagonal rope hole, oval eye | On Rope 1, 2000 | 143 | 120 | 92 | 13 | 142 |
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531 | SBCI Banditt | Milled, soft anodized, belay slot at top, lunar rope hole & eyes, round lightening hole | John E. Weinel, Inc., 1997 | 321 | 180 | 173 | 13 | 405 |
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902 | SBCI Sidewinder | Milled, hard anodized, oval rope hole, long slot eye, side ears | Luke’s, 2001 | 290 | 194 | 108 | 13 | 273 |
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1491 2481 |
Singing Rock, Version A | Forged Al, hard anodized, round holes, belay slot |
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154 | 143 | 131 | 16 | 291 |
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2482 | Singing Rock, Version B | Forged SS, round holes, belay slot | Ondřej Belica / Climbing CZ sro, 2017 | 460 | 142 | 130 | 159 | 2914 |
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949 | Single Rope Technique Equipment R8B | Milled, hard anodized, Normal & low ears (for longhorning), round holes | On Rope, 2004 | 296 | 172 | 92 | 17 | 262 |
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570 | Single Rope Technique Equipment R8Ba | Milled, hard anodized, low ears (for longhorning), round holes | Single Rope Technique Equipment, 2000 | 281 | 172 | 92 | 16 | 258 |
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569 | Single Rope Technique Equipment R8La | Milled, hard anodized, truncated circular rope hole, belay slot, D eye | Single Rope Technique Equipment, 2000 | 311 | 176 | 159 | 17 | 462 |
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568 | Single Rope Technique Equipment R8Sa | Milled, hard anodized, oval rope hole, D eye | Single Rope Technique Equipment, 2000 | 157 | 135 | 119 | 12 | 195 |
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585 | SMC Personal Escape 8, Version A | Milled, soft anodized,triangular rope hole, round eye | On Rope 1, 2000 | 48 | 72 | 70 | 10 | 49 |
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2447 | SMC Personal Escape 8, Version B | Milled, soft anodized, triangular rope hole, round eye | Bob & Bob, 2017 | 48 | 72 | 70 | 10 | 49 |
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344 | Smith Safety Products, Version A | Milled, hard anodized, drooped ears, round rope hole /w inner nubbins, round eye | 1990? | 211 | 168 | 150 | 13 | 328 |
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958 1129 |
Smith Safety Products, Version B | Milled, chrome plated steel, round rope hole & eye |
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614 | 166 | 152 | 13 | 320 |
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1040 | Smith Safety Products, Version C | Milled, chrome plated steel, round rope hole & eye | George Stehle, 2007 | 618 | 167 | 155 | 12 | 321 |
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1123 1182 |
Smith Safety Products, Version D | Milled Al, unfinished, round rope hole & eye |
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224 | 168 | 154 | 13 | 326 |
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3043 | Smith Safety Products, Version E | Milled Al, unfinished, round rope hole & eye | Jeff Brandenburg, 2021 | 218 | 168 | 154 | 13 | 344 |
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1199 | Smith Safety Products, Version F | Milled Al, hard anodized, round rope hole & eye | Gerard Scholler, 2009 | 193 | 160 | 136 | 13 | 280 |
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1490 | Smith Safety Products, Version G | Milled, belay slot at top, lunar rope hole & eyes, round lightening hole | Yinetyme (Nocogear), 2016 | 325 | 183 | 174 | 13 | 403 |
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343 1381 |
Spelean Harpoon | Forged, unfinished, low ears (for longhorning), round holes |
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286 | 168 | 89 | 17 | 254 |
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2511 3046 |
Sterling SR R8 | Milled, hard anodized, Oval rope hole, pear eye |
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179 | 151 | 159 | 12 | 286 |
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507 | Stubai, Version A | Milled, hard anodized, blended triangular ears, oval to D top hole, triangular eye | Speleoshoppe, 1995 | 104 | 114 | 95 | 10 | 108 |
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347 | Handley TZ eight | Milled, unfinished, stainless steel, Rectangular rope hole, long clip slot | B&C Wunderwear, 1993 | 488 | 128 | 88 | 14 | 158 |
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1416 2492 |
Stubai, Version B | Milled, hard anodized, blended triangular ears, oval to D top hole, triangular eye |
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108 | 114 | 92 | 10 | 107 |
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3130 | Trango | Forged, soft anodized Al, lunar rope holes, oval eye, belay slot | Legit Kit, 2022 | 243 | 172 | 171 | 15 | 444 |
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2540 3103 |
Turin (Турин) |
Forged steel, round holes, side T horns |
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210 | 136 | 106 | 9 | 124 |
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1031 | Unknown | Milled, hard anodized, oval rope hole, belay slot, round eye, side ears | eBay, 2007 | 215 | 176 | 100 | 13 | 227 |
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916 | Ural Alp (21.01) | Welded 10 mm. steel rod | Ural Sport, 2002 | 252 | 123 | 90 | 10 | 111 |
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948 | Ural Alp (21.03) | Welded 10 mm. steel rod, painted, crosspiece | Ural Sport, 2004 | 300 | 123 | 117 | 10 | 144 |
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987 | Ural-Alp (21.05) | Welded 10 mm. steel rod, painted, top post | Ural Sport, 2005 | 289 | 148 | 80 | 10 | 123 |
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961 | Ural-Alp
(Урал АлЬп) Self-Braking Descender/Belay Device, Version B |
Two bent Ni-plated Al sheets screwed together, sub-rectangular rope hole, round eye, ears | Ural Sport, 2004 | 88 | 137 | 70 | 27 | 259 |
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3116 | U.S. Rigging Supply Proclimb USR-835-AU |
Forged, soft anodized Al, lunar holes, belay slot | American Forestry, 2021 | 277 | 170 | 170 | 17 | 502 |
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1426 | U.S. Rigging Supply USR-850-S |
Forged, unfinished SS, lunar holes, belay slot | Jim Goodall Equipment, 2014 | 730 | 169 | 168 | 17 | 475 |
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1387 | Vento (Венто) | Forged steel, painted side T horns, round holes | Ilya Zalivanskiy, 2013 | 369 | 145 | 125 | 11 | 206 |
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2506 | Vertical (Вертикаль) | Forged, round holes, side T horns | Artyom Babin (Артём Бабин), 2019 | 127 | 118 | 107 | 12 | 150 |
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1316 | Yoke N506 | Forged, soft anodized, oval rope hole, lunar eye, oval auziliary hole. | KwikSPACE Safety, 2012 | 258 | 171 | 152 | 16 | 415 |
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2499 | YQ Model B | Forged unfinshed SS, side horns, tiny slot | Joe Wang, Chinatera Ltd., 2018 | 436 | 153 | 119 | 11 | 203 |
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2500 | YQ Model C | Forged unfinshed SS, side horns | Joe Wang, Chinatera Ltd. 2018 | 440 | 170 | 156 | 11 | 280 |
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3052 | Z&W | Forged, hard anodized, bent, pentagonal rope hole, oval eye, low ears | motorsmarket_sfc, 2021 | 89 | 109 | 80 | 18 | 160 |