The Escape Artist offers what most other escape devices do not -- a hands-free edge transition and a controllable descent. The Escape Artist lays out the rope smoothly and then locks when loaded, allowing both hands to be used to negotiate the exit.

This very small Figure 8 descender works well with Escape Lines or other small diameter ropes where minimum size and weight are the primary requirements.

Allows descent using a single or double rope.

Allows descent using a single or double rope.

For descending a rope and for belaying, with an anti-panic fuction.

Descender with three braking positions, designed for use with canyoning descent techniques. For single or double ropes.

Allows the friction to be varied when the descender is under load to adapt to changing conditions (rope weight, terrain, etc).

Designed for lowering loads over long distances.

The Original Rescue 8 Design, Forged Aluminum with durable hard-coat anodized finish. Rescue 8 has "ears" to aid in locking off. Available in Charcoal only.

Forged design with durable hard-coat anodized finish.
Color: Charcoal.
Dimensions: 5 1/2 x 3
Wgt: 4.2 oz.
Strength: 10,000
WLL: 1,000
NFPA Rating: General

The Fader Rescue 8 Descender is a compact 8 with "ears" and a unique curved profile. Holes in the ears are designed to decrease the head caused by rope friction during a descent. The extra-large bottom hole allows for the clipping of two carabiners.

A Compact 8 with ears for quick personal escapes. Machined from 1/2" alloy aluminum. Rescue "ears" are situated to provide a compact Rescue 8 design for escape systems.
Dimensions: 4.5 x 3.75"
Strength: 4946 lbf
WLL: 300 lbs
Rating: General Use

The SBGII is the smoothest & most versatile belay device available! With the SBGII, wrap that skinny cord around the rigid stem and rappel figure-8 style for the ultimate in control and safety.

Designed as a personal escape descender for firefighters in bailout situations. Works well on single and double ropes up to 7.5mm and can be used on single ropes up to 12.5mm. Size: 2.75" x 2.75"

This is a personal escape descender designed for simplicity, strength and ease of function. Allows very precise control during descents with weights up to and over 300 lbs. Intended for use on single rope descent techniques. Dimensions: 3 3/4" x 2".