I currently use a traditional cordelette for top roping but like the concept of the Metolius Equalizer because you would have less strands to tie into a power point.
My question is: would it be safe to use this concept with a 10' of cord with eyes on each end?
My only concern is when using three anchors, the anchors on the end will have all the weight on one piece of cord instead of balanced between two pieces of cord with the traditional cordelette. This probably isn't a huge deal while top roping because there will not be a huge shock to the system.
Has anybody used this for multi-pitch belay stations?
I haven't used the Metolius one but I have used the Mountain Tools version, which is a spectra/nylon blend.
The tensile stregnth of the Metolius webbing on one strand is probably about 13 kN (1/2 inch webbing is usually 9, 1 inch usually 18, they use 3/4 inch). So if you use a cord of the same strength it should be fine - though keep in mind that your knots will reduce that strength a bit. 8 mm should work fine, but its awfully bulky. 5.5 mm aramid cord is even stronger, but I'm not a huge fan of the stuff.
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