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I acquired this eight from Finnrappel in 2000.
The Edelrid Petit-8, Version A is forged from aluminum alloy and then soft anodized. Mine is 136 mm. tall, 75 mm. wide, and 16 mm. thick. The rope hole is 45 mm. high and 51 mm wide. The top center thickness is 11 mm. The shaft length and width are 45 mm. and 25 mm, respectively. The eye measures 26 mm. by 26 mm. My eight weighs 128 g.
There are no markings on this eight.
The Edelrid Petit-8, Version A8 is a typical example of a full size, flat shaft, forged, aluminum eight. The flat shaft is less common than other designs, but has little functional effect. The edges of the shank have a smaller radius than most other eights, which has a small adverse effect on how smoothly the rope runs; however, once the eight is broken in there should be no noticeable difference.
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I acquired this eight from Walkhigh Mountaineering in 2007.
Th Edelrid Petit-8, Version B is forged from aluminum alloy and then polished. Mine is 146 mm. tall, 76 mm. wide, and 16 mm. thick. The rope hole is 51 mm. high and 51 mm. wide. The top center thickness is 12 mm. The shaft length and width are 46 mm. and 26 mm., respectively. The eye measures 26 mm. by 26 mm. My eight weighs 124 g.
One side of the shaft is stamped "EDELRID," and the other "kN 35."
This Edelrid Petit-8 is a typical example of a full sized, forged, aluminum figure eight.
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