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Black Diamond Super 8 Belay Device
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Black Diamond Super 8 Belay Device

Item # 471098

$14.95

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Designed with belaying in mind, the Super 8's versatile dual-hole design 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

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

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Black Diamond Super 8 Belay Device Specs

Specification

Description

Weight87 grams
Fits rope sizes8.1mm - 11mm, single/double
Suitable for belayingYes
Suitable for rappellingYes

Black Diamond Super 8 Belay Device Customer Reviews

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Black Diamond Super 8 Belay Device
 
4.7

(based on 3 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

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  • Simple (3)

Cons

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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

      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

      (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Good for rapel

      By Desert Gold Hound

      from Lake Havasu City, AZ

      About Me Getting Started

      Site Member

      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

      (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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      May

      19

      2010

       
      5.0

      Perfect!

      By Chris

      from Colorado Springs, CO

      About Me Avid Climber

      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!!

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        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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