How do you use a figure of 8 descender?
This is the way the Figure-8 is normally used:
- Remove the device from the carabiner.
- Pass a bight of rope through the ‘big’ hole.
- Pull the bight over the small hole and allow it to locate in the shank of the device as the bight is pulled tight.
What is a figure 8 used for?
A figure-eight on a bight is used to secure a bight in the end of the rope. This knot is commonly used to “tie-in” to the rope. A figure-eight on a bight is a large knot with relatively gradual bends (as compared to an overhand), and is easily recognized by the tell tale “8” shape.
How do you use a SeaQualizer?
To use the SeaQualizer pressure activated release tool first, attach the device to a fishing rod or retrieval line. Next, you’ll attach your fish and lower it back down into the water. The device will release the barotrauma stricken fish at a predetermined depth set on your SeaQualizer.
How strong is the figure 8 knot?
Simply put a properly tied Figure Eight Follow Through is more than strong enough. How strong is it? In pull tests it breaks at about 75-80% of the ropes full strength.
How long has the figure 8 descender been used?
The Figure-8 descender has been use for over 50 years and most hardware manufacturers have made at least one form of this device. This long history and the simplicity of the device has meant that it does not usually come with instructions.
Do you need a brake hand on a figure 8 descender?
It is assumed that readers are familiar with the use and function of the Figure-8 descender and that, among other things, there must always be at least one brake-hand firmly in place on the brake strand of rope to manage friction provided by the device. If you are not familiar with the use of this device then do not try these techniques.
How do you descend a figure 8 rope?
Rather than removing the device, pass the rope through the ‘big’ hole and over the ‘small’ hole, next open the carabiner and finally flip the device so that the ‘small’ hole is clipped to the carabiner. On completion of the descent simply reverse this process and walk away with the Figure-8 ‘at-rest’ clipped to the ‘big’ hole.
What’s the best way to use a figure 8?
This is the way the Figure-8 is normally used: Remove the device from the carabiner. Pass a bight of rope through the ‘big’ hole. Pull the bight over the small hole and allow it to locate in the shank of the device as the bight is pulled tight. Clip the ‘small’ hole of the device back to the carabiner (attached to the belay loop of the harness).