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Review by Keese

Good Features
 An old style piece of gear seen much more in Europe than in the USA today. If you like the rapping with an 8 or prefer the belay of one more power to you. Defiantly something a climber should know how to use. Still a common sight in Spain and Germany though so maybe us Americans are missing something...

Bad Features
 The ATC was invented.

Recommended Alternatives
 Anything else... honestly.
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From EMS:
For fast and easy loading, the Black Diamond® Super 8 is the classic belay/rappel device. Uses a unique design that eliminates excess material by thinning out the non-rope bearing areas.
  • Smooth-wearing soft-anodized surface
  • Works best with double 8.1 mm ropes up to single 11 mm cords
  • Strength: 15 Kn (3372 LBF)
  • Weight: 3.1 oz.
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TypeFigure 8Figure 8Figure 8Figure 8Figure 8
Weight (g)8790100139790
Rope Size Min (mm)88899
Rope Size Max (mm)1113131216
Dual Rope RappelsYesYesYesYesYes
Dual FrictionNoNoNoNoNo
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Average Review: 3.94

Cred: 1376
Review by Keese

Good Features
 An old style piece of gear seen much more in Europe than in the USA today. If you like the rapping with an 8 or prefer the belay of one more power to you. Defiantly something a climber should know how to use. Still a common sight in Spain and Germany though so maybe us Americans are missing something...

Bad Features
 The ATC was invented.

Recommended Alternatives
 Anything else... honestly.
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Cred: 4919
Review by marks

Bad Features
 Figure 8s tend to twist the ropes (especially after rappels).

Recommended Alternatives
 By far most climbers have changed to tube style belay devices. Black Diamond ATC will do the job nicer Almost every time.
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Cred: 26
Review by fb_21804477

Good Features
 great as a backup just in case you drop your belay device

Bad Features
 none

Recommended Alternatives
 Petzl hunt
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Cred: 93
Review by climbercam

Good Features
 Easy to use, doesn't heat up.

Bad Features
 Kinks the ropes.

Recommended Alternatives
 ATC style belay devices.
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Cred: 12
Review by FreeSailer35

Good Features
 good, solid belay device

Bad Features
 the rope sometimes gets twisted and ends up feeding more slowly

Recommended Alternatives
 ATC
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Cred: 73
Review by forsakenclimber

Good Features
 Great for rappelling!
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Cred: 91
Review by fb_12711439

Good Features
 super classic and multi-purpose
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Cred: 26
Review by fb_1290900279

Good Features
 Great. What I learned to rappel with first. Cheap
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Cred: 38
Review by fb_555560325

Good Features
 Solid and smooth

Bad Features
 Twists the rope on rappel.
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Cred: 5
Review by fb_506776743

Good Features
 Very compract and solid.
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Cred: 11
Review by fb_24403612

Good Features
 Great rap device
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Cred: 12
Review by wolfen_at_max

Bad Features
 Hot when zipping
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Cred: 147
Review by fb_829070088

Good Features
 Not bad but Caleb get a frekin ATC
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Cred: 46
Review by fb_866120310

Good Features
 old school
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Cred: 43
Review by fb_5216704

Good Features
 It's great
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Cred: 6
Review by Reed P

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NameSuper 8
BrandBlack Diamond
Lowest Price12.99
TypeFigure 8
Weight (g)87
Rope Size Min (mm)8
Rope Size Max (mm)11
Dual Rope RappelsYes
Dual FrictionNo

From EMS:
For fast and easy loading, the Black Diamond® Super 8 is the classic belay/rappel device. Uses a unique design that eliminates excess material by thinning out the non-rope bearing areas.
  • Smooth-wearing soft-anodized surface
  • Works best with double 8.1 mm ropes up to single 11 mm cords
  • Strength: 15 Kn (3372 LBF)
  • Weight: 3.1 oz.
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From Travel Country:
The Black Diamond Super 8 is anodized, super light and full-sized for belaying and rappelling. Its simple, classic shape allows the rope to flow smoothly whether you’re running double ropes up to 9 mm or a single 11. The Super 8 is a flawless heat-treated, anodized, 7075-T0 Aluminum tool. The Black Diamond Super 8 is strong and durable and can belay with double 8.1s to 11s.
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From Mountain Gear:
The Super 8 from Black Diamond is a fast, easy loading belay/rappel device with a smooth-wearing soft-anodized surface for easy control over 8.1 mm doubles up to single 11 mm ropes.
Specifications:
  • Weight: 3.1 ounces
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From Rock Creek:
The Black Diamond Super 8 is an anodized, super-light and full-size figure 8 that works extremely well when rappelling. The Super 8's traditional shape allows the rope to smoothly flow with the perfect amount of friction for the task. The Super 8’s design uses thinner diameters on the ends and thicker diameters towards the middle, making it light, durable and functional. For belaying, use the small hole for any size rope up to 11 millimeters. The Super 8 is perfect for climbs involving multiple rappels.
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