The rescue steel figure 8 has larger ears which are designed to prevent the rope from slipping up to the top and forming a girth hitch which can strand the rappeller until they can remove their weight from the device.

• Breaking strength 11,000 lbf. (50 kN)
• Size: 6.75 x 6.74"
• Rope Capacity: 3/8″ – 5/8″
• Color: Yellow Zinc
• Weight 24.2 oz