Rock Exotica Totem Descenders

While it functions as a figure-eight, the Totem is significantly more versatile. Its unique geometry allows it to act as a rigging plate, a stitch plate, and an auto-blocking plaquette device, letting you manage complex rigging and rappels with a single piece of gear.

Yes, it accommodates both. It supports single ropes up to 13mm and double ropes up to 10.5mm, making it adaptable for various climbing and canyoneering applications.

Absolutely. With a Minimum Breaking Strength (MBS) of 30kN, it is built to handle the high loads and demanding conditions typical of rescue and technical rigging environments.

The Totem is designed to function as an auto-blocking plaquette device, which allows you to belay a follower directly off the anchor. This creates a secure, hands-free locking mechanism if the climber falls, simplifying your belay setup.

Not at all. Weighing in at just 128 grams, it is remarkably lightweight for a multi-functional tool, making it an efficient choice for long days in the mountains or deep canyoneering trips.

It is designed to be an easy-to-lock-off device, but because it offers multiple configurations, you should practice the specific rope routing for each mode—rigging, rappelling, and belaying—before taking it into the field.