worst anchors ever....

Had to bring this thread back...

Not a bad anchor, but maybe one of the most useless backups I've seen

Gunkiemike wrote: I think I recognize that red rope. I have one here just like it (photo). Date? 1987.

I was thinking 1985, so yes right
Not all that surprising that two Mikes from the Gunks would have the same type of rope.
That is hilarious!

This was one of my favorites from a trip to Wadi Rum, Jordan this last February. Throughout the trip, our running joke was that safety there is held to a much more "fluid" standard.

This is one of many anchors at a newly (relatively) bolted sport crag.

A buddy sent this to me not too long ago. Notice the chains that used to be 40 feet up.

Joe Campbell wrote: A buddy sent this to me not too long ago. Notice the chains that used to be 40 feet up.

Shit

Joe Campbell wrote: A buddy sent this to me not too long ago. Notice the chains that used to be 40 feet up.

Probably plated steel bolts. Should have used SS.

Joe Campbell wrote: A buddy sent this to me not too long ago. Notice the chains that used to be 40 feet up.

Now it's just easier to set a bottom belay for ropedsoloing

I cant believe no one has posted Andy kirkpatricks piece,

Jeremy Bauman wrote: This was one of my favorites from a trip to Wadi Rum, Jordan this last February. Throughout the trip, our running joke was that safety there is held to a much more "fluid" standard. This is one of many anchors at a newly (relatively) bolted sport crag.

Other than the homemade hanger, this thing looks fine to me. Obviously chains and more than one quicklink would make it better but I'd rap off it any day, provided the rock isn't shit. I'm curious about that thinner cord, though. It doesn't seem to be serving any purpose other than looking like a rats nest.

that guy named seb wrote:I cant believe no one has posted Andy kirkpatricks piece,

personally I would've went with a hardback, but that's just me. My risk tolerance is pretty low.

....who leads with a paperback?!? im's gunna ketchup onsum reedin at da beeelay....

BigB wrote:....who leads with a paperback?!? im's gunna ketchup onsum reedin at da beeelay....

You have no idea who Andy Kirkpatrick is, do you?

csproul wrote: You have no idea who Andy Kirkpatrick is, do you?

yes, I know who AK is and thoroughly enjoy his writings...
....https://31.media.tumblr.com/824ef8988299d5565ce9ae73fe755fd8/tumblr_inline_naeoziWavB1s9x8us.gif ;)

BigB wrote: yes, I know who AK is and thoroughly enjoy his writings...

Cool..I do too...and if I can see anyone carrying a paperback while climbing, it'd be him!

csproul wrote: Cool..I do too...and if I can see anyone carrying a paperback while climbing, it'd be him!

I feel like Andy is more of a hardback kinda guy

Max Forbes wrote:Had to bring this thread back... Not a bad anchor, but maybe one of the most useless backups I've seen

What confuses me even more than the cam which does seem pretty useless is why the biner at the bottom isn't be using used? Looks like the rope is going directly around the sling instead of through the biner. But it does look like a sweet line to ski down.

kevin deweese wrote: I feel like Andy is more of a hardback kinda guy

Neh hardbacks have far too much weight, they also don't conform to the crystals quite as well as paper backs.

Valid point, obvious solution would be C4 book cover..
Backcountry has free shipping

McHull wrote:Valid point, obvious solution would be C4 book cover.. Backcountry has free shipping

Just make sure you check the rivets before using.

Neh Rivets = aid.
We're talking old school here, C4 book covers come in shape of brown paper grocery bag.