The Rappel 8 is a compact figure-eight descender designed for controlled rappelling and descent operations using smaller diameter rope. Popular among SWAT teams, climbers, cavers, canyoneers, and technical rescue professionals, this descender delivers excellent rope control while maintaining a lightweight and highly durable design.

Machined from a substantial 12.5 mm (1/2 in) aluminum plate, the Rappel 8 contains significantly more material than many comparable figure-eight descenders, providing superior heat dissipation during extended descents. Its proprietary Super Black Finish offers exceptional wear resistance and helps prevent material transfer onto the rope, extending both equipment and rope life. Optimized for NFPA Technical Use ropes ranging from 9.5 mm to 11 mm in diameter, the Rappel 8 provides dependable performance for a wide variety of climbing, rescue, and rope access applications.

Features

• Compact figure-eight descender designed for smaller diameter ropes
• Provides excellent rope control during rappelling and descent operations
• Machined from a durable 12.5 mm (1/2 in) aluminum plate
• Contains nearly twice the material of many comparable figure-eight descenders for improved heat dissipation
• Proprietary Super Black Finish delivers exceptional long-term wear resistance
• Helps prevent aluminum transfer onto ropes during use
• Optimized for NFPA Technical Use rope sizes from 9.5 mm to 11 mm
• Lightweight design ideal for rescue, tactical, climbing, and caving applications
• Suitable for rappelling, canyoneering, mountaineering, tree climbing, caving, and adventure racing

Specifications

• Product Type: Figure-Eight Descender
• Weight: 164 g (5.8 oz)
• Large Hole Diameter: 51 mm (2 in)
• Recommended Rope Diameter: 9.5 - 11 mm (3/8 - 7/16 in)
• Material: Aluminum
• Color: Black
• NFPA Rating: Technical Use

Applications

• Technical rescue operations
• Tactical and SWAT team operations
• Rock climbing and mountaineering
• Canyoneering and adventure racing
• Tree climbing and arborist work
• Caving and spelunking
• Rope access and controlled descent systems