Fusion Climb Aluminum Descender - Figure 8 Descender Black

Great Product AAAAA++++

There are many versions of the figure 8 descender these days, some with ears, and some with very complicated methods of locking off, but this is the classic design I am used to. Figure 8 descenders are great way to rappel, and regardless of whether you're self rappelling or conducting a rescue rappel, this device will work just fine. This is light enough to keep on a carabiner, and it is very sturdy for one person or a two person rappel. Of course, you should know how to use one of these before you start to make your descent. I highly recommend taking a course on rappelling before buying one and descend into a cavern or what not (because the other thing you may need to do is ascend or figure out how to retrieve your rope). I have used this with and without a prussik knot, depending on how fast I want to rappel and what the distance of the descent is (remember rappelling 200 feet down too fast can heat up using the wrong mode to rappel with these types of devices). And the prussik knot helps with lock offs in case you want to hang to do things like locking off better to take a picture or whatever it might be. In summary, this is a very smooth, fairly lightweight figure 8 device I keep in my arsenal for descending or rappelling, and it should last a long time with proper use and maintenance. And the price is right. Hope this helps.

Good quality at a great price

Bigger than you'd think, but it's great! I used to just rappel with either an ATC or a Riggers Belt and Biner, but this is a lot more safe and works way better. I also love that in the center of it there is a small etch of how to slip the rope around it just in case you forget or want to make sure you did it right.

This figure 8 works great for regular figure 8 assisted braking but the metal is a little softer and is painted so if you want to run this figure in auto-stop mode it doesn’t work well. As you can see in the photo, the carabiner quickly rubs off the paint and gouges the figure 8 metal. This makes it very hard to use as an auto-stop (with a twist in the rope around the small hole). So, if you’re planning on using this as a standard figure 8, it should be good. But it’s not good for auto-stop braking.

Great product! Great price!

Had to take a star off because they probably shouldn't even make these anymore. If cord walks you're stranded and will need to be rescued, so my advice is to buy the rescue 8, what my instructor was using when he rescued me. Fins on Rescue 8 prevent the cord from locking up. Still lightweight, very solid and inexpensive but makes as much sense as buying old rope after 550 paracord was invented.

Exelente producto. Cumplió mis expectativas

Not using it for climbing but for another purpose. Arrived quickly, as described.

Segurança em primeiro lugar

Excelente calidad, excelente precio, pediré mas

Muito bom, ótima qualidade.

Me gustó que es funcional, tradicional pero tiene buena capacidad 35Kn, ya después de varios descensos estaré actualizando esta opinión.