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By Angus Bohanon Ranked #4 - Big Wall Climbing October 21, 2008

It's not that there's anything wrong with it, but 8's are notorious for kinking the rope, getting and staying too hot, and general lack of control from not enough friction. They were a fantastic innovation 30 years ago, but now a normal tubular belay device (to use the non-brand-specific name) is better. Spend the money and get an ATC.

View Details: Black Diamond Super 8 Belay/Rappel Device

Helpful Votes: 2 Yes | 1 No