@BlackDiamondEquipmentLtd has created a pre-made "quad" anchor. The full video goes into the details of what makes it better than a traditional quad.
Will shock load if an anchor fails. If the anchor is so bomber you dont care about shock loading then you could just magic x it, so whats the point? It's not like dyneema slings are heavy
I think a lot of people agree with you. Every piece of gear has advantages and disadvantages, this sewn anchor prioritizes size, weight, and speed over some of the other things you get with a traditional quad, as you mentioned.
Will shock load if an anchor fails. If the anchor is so bomber you dont care about shock loading then you could just magic x it, so whats the point? It's not like dyneema slings are heavy
Unfortunately, the system is only good if the bolt fails, but if a rockfall hits the sling, it is not redundant in case of doubt
False. It is as redundant as any quad anchor. It’s just sewn instead of having to tie a knot
@@ski4life9a quad you can (and should) easily clip into 2 strands in which case rock fall would need to cut 2 strands instead of 1
I can use it on a 1 pitch top rope bolted anchor?
Also I have an idea to apply it on ice.
I believe BD would say a 2-bolt top-rope anchor would be a perfectly suitable application for this sewn anchor.
Okay its starting, the dumbing down
What’s wrong with that, the simpler climbing gear is the better. It’s not like the average person can’t tie a sling.
I don't know, it seems inferior to quad. Only one strand, and if one bolt fails, it will extend a lot; with quad you can make the inner area narrower.
I think a lot of people agree with you. Every piece of gear has advantages and disadvantages, this sewn anchor prioritizes size, weight, and speed over some of the other things you get with a traditional quad, as you mentioned.
Holy goodness! It's almost like you've created a thing for a specific opportunity. Ooh ah wow..... 😂