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Black Diamond Super 8 Belay Device

    Black Diamond Super 8 Belay Device

    • $15.95
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    Item # 471098

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    Designed with belaying in mind, the Black Diamond Super 8 belay device features a versatile dual-hole design that allows use with single or double ropes.

    • Made of lightweight-yet-tough drop-forged aircraft-quality 7075-T6 aluminum for superior strength and durability
    • Soft-anodized coating wears smoothly; less chance of developing rope-damaging edges
    • Black Diamond Super 8 belay device comes in assorted colors only; sorry, specific color requests cannot be accommodated

    Please note: Black Diamond products can only be shipped to the U.S. and Mexico.

    Imported.

    Item 471098

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    May 17-27 Details

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    Black Diamond Super 8 Belay Device Specs
    Specification
    Description
    Best use
    Climbing
    Yes
    Yes
    8.1mm - 11mm, single/double
    Suitable for belaying
    Suitable for rappelling
    Fits rope sizes

    Black Diamond Super 8 Belay Device Customer Reviews

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    Black Diamond Super 8 Belay Device
     
    4.8

    (based on 6 reviews)

    100%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Simple (6)
    • Lightweight (3)

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Climbing (5)
      • Long climbs (4)
        • Reviewer Profile:
        • Casual/ recreational (3)

      Reviewed by 6 customers

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      May

      8

      2013

       
      5.0

      awesome

      By avation

      from berkley ca

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      See all my reviews

      Pros

      • Lightweight
      • Simple

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Outdoor climbing
        • Rappelling

        Comments about Black Diamond Super 8 Belay Device:

        this device is super simple and lightweight as a emergency device its perfect luckily i haven't had to use it for that yet

        • Was this a gift?:
        • Yes

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        Jan

        9

        2012

         
        5.0

        Couldn't be happier

        By TannerHodges

        from Highland County, Va

        About Me Avid Climber

        See all my reviews

        Pros

        • Scratch resistant
        • Simple

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Long Climbs
          • Outdoor climbing
          • Sprint Climbs

          Comments about Black Diamond Super 8 Belay Device:

          this is a perfect 8 ring and i use it regularly to rappel it suits its purpose perfectly

          • Was this a gift?:
          • Yes

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          Jul

          25

          2011

           
          5.0

          better than you think

          By Jake121

          from North Branch MN

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

          See all my reviews

          Pros

          • Easy to use
          • Lightweight
          • Scratch resistant
          • Simple

          Cons

          • none

          Best Uses

          • Long Climbs
          • Outdoor climbing

          Comments about Black Diamond Super 8 Belay Device:

          a really great easy to use rappel device i use it in all of my climbs

          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          May

          19

          2010

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Perfect!

          By Chris

          from Colorado Springs, CO

          About Me Avid Climber

          See all my reviews

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Simple

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Indoor climbing
            • Long Climbs
            • Outdoor climbing

            Comments about Black Diamond Super 8 Belay Device:

            Great device! I dont even use my ATC Guide anymore. I normally always rig this in the canyoneering style which makes rappelling very speedy and extremely smooth. I even rig it this way for belaying, which makes some people nervous but after I show them how effective it is they are good to go, just make sure to wear gloves!!

            • Gift:
            • No

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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            "Aussie" Rap on a slab

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            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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            Aug

            24

            2008

            (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            Excellent device

            By Max1290

            from NC

            About Me Casual/ Recreational

            See all my reviews

            Pros

            • Easy to use
            • Lightweight
            • Rugged
            • Simple
            • Smooth

            Cons

            • Not idiot proof

            Best Uses

            • Long Climbs
            • Outdoor

            Comments about Black Diamond Super 8 Belay Device:

            This is a time tested device and is the best at what is designed for. If you do any rappelling this is absolutely the device to have. It works easily with single 11+mm ropes and any size double rope. With a single rope the rappel can get a little speedy so I recommend gloves if you plan on that. If you are going to be doing double rope rappels with high diameter rope or a very long one with lots of rope weight you may want to get a rescue 8 as it has a bigger opening. Otherwise, this is the rappelling device to have.

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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            Apr

            23

            2008

            (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

             
            4.0

            Good for rapel

            By Desert Gold Hound

            from Lake Havasu City

            About Me Getting Started

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            Pros

            • rope tracks well in it
            • Simple

            Cons

            • Heats up fast

            Best Uses

            • Rapeling

            Comments about Black Diamond Super 8 Belay Device:

            I got this becouse the ATC was slow to rapel on. This is much much better for rapel.

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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