BlueWater Rescue 8

by BlueWater Ropes

Product Features

• Forged and double anodized for an extra durable finish
• Larger size figure 8 allows for better control and heat dissapation
• Designed for use with double 7/16 inch ropes and single or double 1/2 inch ropes and larger only
• Weight: 7.4 oz / 210g

Product Description

The BlueWater Rescue 8 is larger than a regular figure 8 and is designed specifically for rappelling and lowering heavy loads in rescue situations.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 7.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B00182V9HW
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #35,307 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #10 in Sports & Outdoors > Outdoor Recreation > Climbing > Hardware > Belay & Rappel Equipment

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Resue 8 for Aerial Tissu / Aerial Silks, January 30, 2010

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James Cielen (Las Vegas, NV, USA) - See all my reviews
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We have purchased several of these for use with aerial silks / aerial tissu. They are the right size and rating for this purpose.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Gotta love those 8's, September 9, 2009

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J. Canning "Renaissance Man" (Sacramento, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: BlueWater Rescue 8 (Misc.)

First Impressions: It's a standard 8 belay/rappel device, but with the Rescue ears, to prevent the dreaded, inescapable Girth Hitch that can occur without it.

Pros: Smooth construction, large openings to allow for 7/16" or 1/2" rope for rescue use. Not much to say beyond that. 22kn BMS (roughly 4500lb breaking strength).

Cons: Not much, except: 22kn BMS/4500lb breaking strength. This unit is great for single person belays or rappels, but in situations where two people may be loading this unit, along with gear, safety factor ratios may come close to being or be breached. There is a very similar unit out there with a breaking strength roughly double this units value for not too much more. If using this in a rescue capacity, check with your team captain or safety officer. If for recreational rappelling/belaying, by all means, this unit will work fine. And you can avoid slipping into a girth hitch!

Overall: A great rappel device, light weight (for its size/volume), that will keep you rappelling for many years. But, for those working in the Search and Rescue capacity, check with team captains or safety officers.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Indespensable!, October 25, 2004

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Thomas W P Slatin "TomSlatin.com" (Schoharie, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This is the absolute last figure 8 you'll ever need to buy! I've used this to rappel 8 story buildings, belay climbers, and perform basic high and low angle rescues. It is by far the strongest, most versitile, and an absolutely indespensible piece of equipment. Mine has lasted through heavy use for many years, and I still haven't worn through the painted coating!