Not a bad vid, but I don't understand why you wouldn't want to use a cam as an anchor. As long as you place it correctly, cams are bomber anchors and if bolts aren't available, I feel safest on a cam anchor.
A girth hitch would be better than an over hand in some situations like a tree, but an overhand knot can hold tension around a knob or horn making the pro more secure. Being realistic, the sling is rated at 22kn or 5000 lbs of static pull. even cut in half, you will most likely never come close to a breaking force in any kind of leader fall.
Cams can definitely be used in anchors, just make sure their bomber just like every placement for and anchor. Realistically you use what you can get.
Generally if you will put a sling around the tree or rock and join it with a forged bolt thru type shackle, you can clip to the shackle with your carabiner with no loss of strength from knots or hitches.
1) as bearded ben has stated, use a girth hitch instead of an overhand knot,
2)Also cams are fine for anchor points as long as they are placed correctly, in the right direction, have a flexible stem, and have a screwgate binner.
3) Would have been good to talk about tricams aswell.
It's better not to use an overhand with slings as an overhand not halves the strength of the sling. It is also importand to remember that slings have no dynamic ability so shock loading can actually snap them so it's even more important.
@guitarrules762 I believe girth hitching also reduces the strength of the sling. Manufacturers specifications generally suggest that both tying a knot and girth hitching halve the strength.
Not a bad vid, but I don't understand why you wouldn't want to use a cam as an anchor. As long as you place it correctly, cams are bomber anchors and if bolts aren't available, I feel safest on a cam anchor.
bigturtlehand 1 month ago
A girth hitch would be better than an over hand in some situations like a tree, but an overhand knot can hold tension around a knob or horn making the pro more secure. Being realistic, the sling is rated at 22kn or 5000 lbs of static pull. even cut in half, you will most likely never come close to a breaking force in any kind of leader fall.
Cams can definitely be used in anchors, just make sure their bomber just like every placement for and anchor. Realistically you use what you can get.
tdawgmoneymoney7 1 month ago
Generally if you will put a sling around the tree or rock and join it with a forged bolt thru type shackle, you can clip to the shackle with your carabiner with no loss of strength from knots or hitches.
wb5mgr 3 months ago
not a bad vid dan, but a few issues with it
1) as bearded ben has stated, use a girth hitch instead of an overhand knot,
2)Also cams are fine for anchor points as long as they are placed correctly, in the right direction, have a flexible stem, and have a screwgate binner.
3) Would have been good to talk about tricams aswell.
but over all, not bad
tomparsons25 4 months ago
I'm going to use this vid too improve my chances of getting my MIA! If this guy can do it.........cheers dan :D
808sideswiper 4 months ago
Girth Hitch bro, as opposed to overhand knot
beardedben1 4 months ago
It's better not to use an overhand with slings as an overhand not halves the strength of the sling. It is also importand to remember that slings have no dynamic ability so shock loading can actually snap them so it's even more important.
guitarrules762 5 months ago 5
@guitarrules762 I believe girth hitching also reduces the strength of the sling. Manufacturers specifications generally suggest that both tying a knot and girth hitching halve the strength.
macaroon331 3 months ago
cool
millermatt5087 8 months ago