Expert Review

This is a cheap, lightweight aluminum rappel ring you can leave behind at rappel anchors or use if you need to bail off a route. I normally carry two of these with me on multi-pitch climbs.

Recommended by Cora Hanson

Frequently asked questions

What does Cora Hanson say about the SMC Aluminum Descending Ring?

This is a cheap, lightweight aluminum rappel ring you can leave behind at rappel anchors or use if you need to bail off a route. I normally carry two of these with me on multi-pitch climbs.

Why does Cora Hanson recommend SMC?

Cora Hanson recommends the SMC SMC Aluminum Descending Ring for belay & rappel devices. This is a cheap, lightweight aluminum rappel ring you can leave behind at rappel anchors or use if you need to bail off a route. I normally carry two of these with me on multi-pitch climbs.

Is the SMC Aluminum Descending Ring a good belay & rappel device?

Yes — Cora Hanson recommends the SMC Aluminum Descending Ring by SMC as their belay & rappel devices pick. This is a cheap, lightweight aluminum rappel ring you can leave behind at rappel anchors or use if you need to bail off a route. I normally carry two of these with me on multi-pitch climbs.

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SMC Aluminum Descending Ring

Cora HansonRecommended in “Saftey and Communication”

This is a cheap, lightweight aluminum rappel ring you can leave behind at rappel anchors or use if you need to bail off a route. I normally carry two of these with me on multi-pitch climbs.

Purchasing through this link directly supports Cora

SMC Aluminum Descending Ring

Cora HansonRecommended in “Saftey and Communication”

This is a cheap, lightweight aluminum rappel ring you can leave behind at rappel anchors or use if you need to bail off a route. I normally carry two of these with me on multi-pitch climbs.

Purchasing through this link directly supports Cora

SMC Aluminum Descending Ring

Cora HansonRecommended in “Saftey and Communication”

This is a cheap, lightweight aluminum rappel ring you can leave behind at rappel anchors or use if you need to bail off a route. I normally carry two of these with me on multi-pitch climbs.

Purchasing through this link directly supports Cora

SMC Aluminum Descending Ring

Cora HansonRecommended in “Saftey and Communication”

This is a cheap, lightweight aluminum rappel ring you can leave behind at rappel anchors or use if you need to bail off a route. I normally carry two of these with me on multi-pitch climbs.

Purchasing through this link directly supports Cora