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Re: [paulraphael] Proposed Anchor Rigging:
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rgold
May 20, 2007, 3:52 AM
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"paulraphael wrote: It's possible (and I'd like to see tests) but there are a couple of significant differences between between this setup and a sliding X. For one, the strand connecting the outer anchors is separated from the the center strands, so it can't bind over them. For another, it uses cord and not webbing; webbing has shown itself to be more likely to run over itself and bind than cord.
I think the test of any equalizing system is for three pieces in a vertical line, partially because the friction will be highest in this case, and also because cordelettes are at their worst in this configuration. In the vertically aligned case, the strands in PR's rig are not separated; all are together and parallel. If they don't cross and bind, they'll certainly be rubbing against each other.
paulraphael wrote: I'd be curious to know what circumstances led to the AE distributing only 6% of the load to one of the arms. Did they elaborate?
As far as I know, no.
(This post was edited by rgold on May 20, 2007, 4:03 AM)
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