Mini 8 Releasable Block
Rock Exotica developed two new figure eight devices - the mini and the micro - for special ops teams. I managed to get my hands on one of each and have been experimenting to see if I can come up with canyoneering applications.
The photo shows the mini eight rigged as a releasable block. Haven’t rappelled on it or lowered anyone with it, but it seems quick secure even without a safety carabiner added.
The loop going over the neck would be the lowering mechanism. I made a twist in the rope on the brake strand before looping it over the two horns. Kinda like a cleat hitch.
