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Ive read that decending on an 8 "twists" you climb line. Can someone explain the twist and why it happens or why its bad? Does it ruin your rope quicker? Does the Rescue 8 i purchased in the picture (with ears) help to not twist my rope on descent?
I know about a regular 8 and the rope flipping up and "knotting" itself to leave you stuck and the Rescue 8's ears are a fix to that, but is there any reason i shouldnt decend on it?
And whats the oval hole in the middle?? More friction if needed? Or a locking mech combined with a biner?
And i definitely need to back up this device with a prusik or other friction hitch above it correct? In the name of safety...?