The 7075 Aluminum Alloy 50Kn Rescue Figure, 8 Descender Large Bent-Ear Belay And Features: It can be used to descend in the same way as the standard figure 8. In addition, the Bent Ear Figure 8 has an obvious advantage that by wrapping the rope around its ear, it can help people hang in middle air to appreciate the scenery or work in high level. And also, wrapping the rope around ears can increase the friction and slow down the descending speed. Attention: when use the Bent Ear Figure 8 to help you hang in the middle air, please first practice how to use it in the low air. And after you become familiar with it, you can use it safely in the mid and high air. Rescue 8 with bent ear is also widely used in Aerial Dance, especially aerial silk to make a super safe anchor. Material: 7075 Aircraft-grade Aluminum alloy Length: 17CM / 6.7in Width: 17CM / 6.7in A Width: 7.1CM / 2.8in B Width: 5.5CM / 2.15in Closed Strength: 8800lbs / 50KN Diameter: 1.5CM / 0.6in Hole Size: 3.9CM / 1.55in Net weight: 282g AOKWIT 50kN FIGURE 8 DESCENDER Bent-ear Figure 8 works as a much more versatile rappel device for SRT. By wrapping the rope around its ear, it can help people hang in mid air. It can increase the friction and slow down the descending speed. Thick body largely decreases the abrasion or wear of rope to a minimum level. The principle slot is large enough to double or triple your single rope to increase frictions for slow descent. Used for rocking climbing, tree climbing, fire rescue, expand, mountaineering, caving, engineering protection, high level working, aerial silk. Package Included: 1 x 50KN Rescue Figure 8 Descender Belay Device Keep Your Safety: It uses the friction between the rope and the Descender device to slow down the descent or brake. Extra thick with ears and belay slot will keep your safety, even in a rescue or emergency situation. Superior Braking Resistance: Breaking strength 11,000 lbf (50KN/5000kg). Allows for smooth rope action while descending or belaying, offers superb control on rope. Figure 8 Descender: Big Wall Climbings Terminal 8 with Ears is an improvement over standard figure 8 devices with improved breaking and safety features. EASY LOCK-OFF: With bent-ear, locking yourself off with both hands free will be much easier and safer. It Applies To: Suitable for Mountain Climbing, Rock Climbing, Ice Climbing, Rescue, Working-At-Height, Technical Rope Rescue, Climbers, Cavers and Sport Rappelers