The wrong thing in this tets, is the non stop increasing tension.....I'll like to see a test where they stop the tension at double or triple the persons weight, and leave it a few minutes, and then study if there was any deformation.
Been rappelling off a Chinesium made rescue 8 for like 2 years. Worn though the paint and even some of the aluminum but it still works fine! Definitely retiring it from lifeline use though.
@@TruBluOffroad We know that's the way you intended to use it, but some of us still can't answer the 64 million dollar question: Why was it tested like that? Why not test it in a way that would really see how good (or bad) the gear is? And if you could make a comparison test against a Black Diamond figure 8, it would really help.
Yeah I can do a video of that if that's what you're curious about. But this question needed to be answered too, so now it has been answered. So yeah, I'll order a black diamond one in and do a comparison vid. 👌
Nothing to do with my case. I wanted to see how strong the large ring was, and have achieved that. If you and others want to see a comparison of something, then I can test that for you.
to be fair i wouldn't use any aluminium figure 8, even a name-brand one as a connection between the anchor sling and the climbing rope. a 8mm delta steel maillon or two is more than strong enough, they are only 80 grams each, and are even cheaper than 8 dollars
Yeah that's the go but I don't think many people use steelies these days. A course I did nearly ten years back suggested using them as a culminating point. I wasn't keen on the idea but I was wrong. These results surprised me.
Problem is lack of quality control . One might test at rating while the next might fail way lower. I’ll pay the extra money for good manufacturing practices anyday especially 80 feet in a tree.
It broke at 2.5 tons, which is 5,000lbs The stated rating is 35KN, which is 7,800lbs So, did it greatly under-perform? Thanks again for making this video.
No mate, over performed my expectations. The 35kn is when used as descender with the rope around the shank as intended. This test was to test the large eye, which is the weakest part.
Cheers for doing the video, I just bought a figure 8 off Ebay from China for £14 not the classic round hole design but a five sided strange design, it's so light defo will feel strange to use it at height
Yeah I know the feeling, dangling your life on something that was so cheap. That's why I like to test this stuff, particularly before dangling someone elses life off one. If there's anything you want to see tested, let me know, or have one sent to me.
The wrong thing in this tets, is the non stop increasing tension.....I'll like to see a test where they stop the tension at double or triple the persons weight, and leave it a few minutes, and then study if there was any deformation.
I'll keep that in mind if I do another on climbing equipment.
Been rappelling off a Chinesium made rescue 8 for like 2 years. Worn though the paint and even some of the aluminum but it still works fine! Definitely retiring it from lifeline use though.
Please test more.xinda devices??, here in Colombia dollars are really expensive, so china could works while you're starting your climbing set
I'm kind of amazed that the rope and nylon strap were stronger.
You should stick it around it like it would be used
I'm sure they've been tested plenty of times in the normal use. The idea was to test the strength of it being used in the way I described.
@@TruBluOffroad We know that's the way you intended to use it, but some of us still can't answer the 64 million dollar question: Why was it tested like that? Why not test it in a way that would really see how good (or bad) the gear is? And if you could make a comparison test against a Black Diamond figure 8, it would really help.
Yeah I can do a video of that if that's what you're curious about.
But this question needed to be answered too, so now it has been answered.
So yeah, I'll order a black diamond one in and do a comparison vid. 👌
@@TruBluOffroad that would definitely help your case, but I wouldn't buy gear just to break it.
Nothing to do with my case. I wanted to see how strong the large ring was, and have achieved that. If you and others want to see a comparison of something, then I can test that for you.
That broken 8 can be converted into a slingshot. Thanks for sharing.
Haha... I like the way you see things. 😆
to be fair i wouldn't use any aluminium figure 8, even a name-brand one as a connection between the anchor sling and the climbing rope. a 8mm delta steel maillon or two is more than strong enough, they are only 80 grams each, and are even cheaper than 8 dollars
Yeah that's the go but I don't think many people use steelies these days. A course I did nearly ten years back suggested using them as a culminating point. I wasn't keen on the idea but I was wrong. These results surprised me.
Problem is lack of quality control . One might test at rating while the next might fail way lower. I’ll pay the extra money for good manufacturing practices anyday especially 80 feet in a tree.
How do you know?
It broke at 2.5 tons, which is 5,000lbs
The stated rating is 35KN, which is 7,800lbs
So, did it greatly under-perform?
Thanks again for making this video.
No mate, over performed my expectations. The 35kn is when used as descender with the rope around the shank as intended. This test was to test the large eye, which is the weakest part.
@@TruBluOffroad great point
Cheers for doing the video, I just bought a figure 8 off Ebay from China for £14 not the classic round hole design but a five sided strange design, it's so light defo will feel strange to use it at height
Yeah I know the feeling, dangling your life on something that was so cheap. That's why I like to test this stuff, particularly before dangling someone elses life off one.
If there's anything you want to see tested, let me know, or have one sent to me.
I trust my black diamond figure 8's. Great test, I don't think I would ever put that much weight on mine. I'm only 70 kilos
Yeah, I mean they're mostly all made on the same place but, seeing this definitely makes it easier to trust the gear hey.
Good idea to stand close to that contraption.
Yes.
Great video. Thanks
Greetings from South Carolina, USA
good video, i just need mine to hold 200#
I only use chinesium
sick vid 👍🏽