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Self equalising anchor 27-Jul-2008 At 2:06:52 PM foreverabumbly

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Its called a sliding X. I personally use it but not on its own, and with other pieces to minimise any extension, or when used with double bolts etc. you can put limiter knots in it to stop if unravelling if cut through.

It has been suggested that shock loading is not the evil it is made up to be, while the equalisation properties of other methods like cordelettes arnt as great as people think. In fact, in American is seems that Cordellettes have been seen as unfit entirely yet in Australia it still seems to be the most often used, and the one that is taught in all the national Instructor courses. (I still use it as well)
Sliding X's are not dangerous if used correctly and in the right situation - just like every other anchor setup.

John Long goes through many different and new types of anchors in the new edition of his anchors book which is a very good and insightful book. I recommend everyone read it as it also includes the latest tests done on anchor systems, tests which had some interesting results.