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Old 12-03-2014, 19:40   #1
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Angry Fortress FX-125 Anchor Test

We haven't had any anchor debates lately.

This might liven things up a little

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Re: Fortress FX-125 Anchor Test

I think may be that was posted sometime in February 2012. On CF.
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Re: Fortress FX-125 Anchor Test

Obviously, the test in the above video was a very scientific "real world" test and we were greatly disappointed by the poor results.

The FX-125 did perform much better in this test below:

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I think may be that was posted sometime in February 2012. On CF.
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Fortress: very impressive.
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Re: Fortress FX-125 Anchor Test

What do you expect, if you look closely, they didn't have the rode attached to the anchor stocks. Not ideal conditions for a Fortress in any case. as hard bottoms aren't ideal conditions for the Fortress. Does say something for the strength of the Fortress as they came through like brand new.
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Re: Fortress FX-125 Anchor Test

After that test, I need some advice on what anchor to use for the Mini Van? Geez, I thought the Navy tested those things....What the Hell.....
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